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Separate Declarations of War on France
- When
- 8 May 1702
- Where
- Diplomatic declarations by the Grand Alliance members
The Dutch Republic declared war on France on 8 May 1702, while Britain and the Emperor declared war on 15 May 1702.
Following the death of William III in March 1702, Queen Anne and the Dutch confirmed the Treaty of the Hague. The Dutch Republic declared war on France on 8 May. Britain and the Emperor declared war on 15 May. The Imperial Diet later declared Reichskrieg in November 1702.
Sources
- War of the Spanish Succession Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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