Capture of Lille
- When
- 1708–1713
- Where
- Lille
- Episodes
- 1
In 1708, Grand Alliance forces captured Lille during the War of the Spanish Succession. The Dutch subsequently occupied the city for five years, from 1708 to 1713. Lille was later definitively attached to France following the war.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The War of the Spanish Succession was a conflict between European great powers from 1701 to 1714, triggered by the death of Charles II of Spain. By 1708, the focus of both sides was almost entirely on fighting in the Low Countries.
Capture of Lille. During the 1708 campaign, the Grand Alliance managed to capture Lille. This event occurred while the focus of the war was on the Low Countries. By the end of 1708, the maritime powers controlled the Spanish Netherlands.
Aftermath. Following the capture, the Dutch occupied Lille for five years, from 1708 to 1713. Lille was definitively attached to the France of Louis XIV following the War of the Spanish Succession, along with the historic province of French Flanders.
People involved
- Grand Alliance · Capturing force
- Dutch · Occupying force
Sources
- Lille Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
- War of the Spanish Succession Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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