Philippe II of Orleans Biography

Birth of Philippe II of Orleans, son of Philippe I

The Abbe Dubois, later Orleans First Minister, is appointed as a tutor

Succeeds as Duke of Orleans

Philip V recognises Philippe II of Orleans's dynastic rights during the Spanish succession crisis.

Appointed Commander of the Army in Italy

Philippe II of Orleans is appointed commander of the French army in Italy.

Philippe II of Orleans commands French forces during the failed siege and battle of Turin.

Appointed Commander of the French Army in Spain

Philippe II of Orleans is appointed commander of the French army in Spain.

Bourbon forces win a major victory at Almansa during the Spanish campaign.

After the victory at Almansa, Bourbon authority is strengthened in Valencia.

Bourbon forces assault Lleida during the campaign following Almansa.

The siege of Lleida begins its decisive assault as Bourbon forces press into Catalonia.

France & Spain agree a commercial Treaty. Refuses to conclude a Treaty with Britain, Britain assumes he has Jacobite sympathies

Succeeds as Regent of France

The right of remonstrance is restored to the parlement of Paris

France & Spain agree a commercial Treaty

Noailles is sent by Orleans to discover Philip Vs ambitions for the French throne

In making the Triple Alliance France abandons Sweden & protects George I

In making the Triple Alliance France abandons Sweden & protects George I

In making the Triple Alliance France abandons Sweden & protects George I

Tsar Peter I concludes a Francon Treaty after France joins the Triple Alliance

Tsar Peter I concludes a Francon Treaty after France joins the Triple Alliance

Toulouse loses his right of succession to the French throne. Maine loses his right of succession to the French throne

Spain begins its conquest of Sardinia

Prussia, France & Russia sign a Treaty to bring the Northern War to an end. Prussia, France & Russia sign a Treaty guaranteeing Utrecht

The Stuart Pretender should leave France as soon as the Treaty is signed. The fortifications of Dunkirk & Mardyk should be destroyed. No rebel subjects from Britain, France or Holland are allowed asylum. France, Britain & Holland sign the Triple Alliance. France, Britain & Holland should support the articles of Utrecht. Communicates the terms of the Triple Alliance to Philip V as soon as it is signed

The Quadruple alliance is signed. Spain cedes Sardinia to Charles VI who trades it with the Duke of Savoy for Sicily. Parma & Tuscany will be inherited by the children of Elizabeth Farnese. Charles VI agrees to renounce the Spanish Crown

Spain cedes Sardinia to Charles VI who trades it with the Duke of Savoy for Sicily

The conseil de conscience is abolished

Abolishes councils for religion, war, foreign affairs & the interior