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Succession Crisis Trigger
- When
- November 1700
- Where
- Spain
The death of Charles II in 1700 and Philip V's proclamation triggered the succession crisis leading to war.
Charles II died in November 1700, leading to a succession crisis. Philip of Anjou was proclaimed Philip V on 16 November 1700. This alignment with France threatened the European balance of power, triggering the conflict.
Sources
- War of the Spanish Succession Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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