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Philippe II Orleans Biography and Timeline

Follow Philippe II Orleans through 6 dated historical records for France.

Philippe II Orleans, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
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1703–1707Years on this page

1703

Spanish Succession Rights

Duke · Madrid · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Philippe's contingent rights are acknowledged within Bourbon succession arrangements.

Role range: 1701-1714

1706

Commander in Italy

Duke · Italy · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Philippe II of Orleans takes senior command in Italy during the crisis before Turin.

Role range: 1701-1714

Battle of Turin

Duke · Turin · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Philippe II of Orleans commands French forces during the failed campaign that ends at Turin.

Role range: 1701-1714

1707

Capture of Lleida

Duke · Lleida · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Lleida falls to Bourbon forces during the campaign led by Philippe II of Orleans.

Role range: 1701-1714

Siege of Lleida

Duke · Lleida · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Philippe II of Orleans helps direct Bourbon operations against Lleida after Almansa.

Role range: 1701-1714

Commander in Spain

Duke · Spain · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Philippe II of Orleans receives command of French forces operating in Spain.

Role range: 1701-1714

Records, sources and methodology

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