Historedia
Person

Philip V

Events
5
Episodes
12
Years
1700–1724

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Philip V, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Legacy Error: War of Spanish Succession Start

    1700–1707

    Role: King of Spain

    1. November 1700 · SpainSuccession Crisis Trigger

      The death of Charles II in 1700 and Philip V's proclamation triggered the succession crisis leading to war.

    2. November 1702 · Imperial DietFormal War Declaration

      The Imperial Diet formally declared Reichskrieg against France in November 1702, marking a key escalation.

    3. 1707 · Southern Netherlands and Italy1707 Campaign Activity

      The 1707 campaign in the Southern Netherlands lacked significant events, while diplomatic moves occurred in Italy.

  2. Treaty of Utrecht

    1711–1713

    Role: King of Spain

    1. 8 October 1711 · LondonPreliminary Peace in London

      France and Great Britain signed preliminary peace terms in London in October 1711, initiating the path to the final Utrecht treaties.

    2. 29 January 1712 · UtrechtCongress of Utrecht Opens

      The Congress of Utrecht opened on 29 January 1712, with British representatives John Robinson and Thomas Wentworth attending.

    3. 10 July 1712 · UtrechtPhilip V's Renunciation

      Philip V signed a renunciation of his claim to the French throne on 10 July 1712, a key condition for the peace.

    4. 11 April 1713 · UtrechtMain Treaties Signed

      The main treaties of peace were signed on 11 April 1713, including agreements between France, Great Britain, and the Dutch Republic.

  3. Application of Nueva Planta Decrees to Catalonia

    1716

    Role: King of Spain

    1. 1716 · Principality of CataloniaPolitical Integration

      Catalonia was incorporated into the Crown of Castile, abolishing its status as a separate state and establishing a centralized Spanish monarchy.

    2. January 16, 1716 · Principality of CataloniaDispatch of the Catalan Decree

      The decree abolishing Catalonia's charters was dispatched by Royal Decree on January 16, 1716, following its issuance in October 1715.

  4. Berwick's Invasion of the Basque Provinces

    1719

    Role: King of Spain

    1. April 1719 · Western Basque districts of SpainInvasion of the Basque Provinces

      Berwick led a French army to invade the western Basque districts of Spain, bombarding San Sebastián and occupying Gipuzkoa and Biscay.

  5. Abdication of Philip V and Death of Louis I

    1724

    Role: King of Spain

    1. 14 January 1724 · unresolvedAbdication of Philip V

      Philip V abdicated the Spanish throne in favor of his eldest son, Louis, on 14 January 1724.

    2. 31 August 1724 · unresolvedDeath of Louis I

      Louis I died of smallpox on 31 August 1724, ending his seven-month reign.

Sources

  1. War of the Spanish Succession Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
  2. Peace of Utrecht Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
  3. Nueva Planta decrees Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
  4. James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
  5. War of the Quadruple Alliance Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  6. Philip V of Spain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25