Philippe II of Orleans Biography and Timeline

Birth of Philippe II of Orleans

Birth of Philippe II of Orleans, son of Philippe I

Education

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

Succession

Succeeds as Duke of Orleans

Succession Claim

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

Role range: 1701-1714

Battle of Turin

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

Role range: 1701-1714

Commander in Chief

Appointed Commander of the Army in Italy

Commander in Chief

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

Role range: 1701-1714

Battle of Almansa

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

Role range: 1701-1714

Occupation of Valencia

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

Role range: 1701-1714

Capture of Lleida

Bourbon forces assault Lleida during the campaign following Almansa.

Role range: 1701-1714

Siege of Lleida

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

Role range: 1701-1714

Commander in Chief

Appointed Commander of the French Army in Spain

Commander in Chief

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

Role range: 1701-1714

Succession

Succeeds as Regent of France

Constitution of France

The right of remonstrance is restored to the parlement of Paris

Trade Treaty at Paris

France & Spain agree a commercial Treaty

Trade Treaty at Paris

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

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

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

Alliance Philippe II of Orleans and Triple Alliance

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

Francon Treaty

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

Succession

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

Treaty of Triple Alliance

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

Role range: 1700-1721

Invasion of Sardinia

Spain begins its conquest of Sardinia

Treaty of France

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

Role range: 1700-1721

Alliance Agreement

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

Role range: 1714-1719

Alliance Philippe II of Orleans and George I

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

Role range: 1714-1719

Triple Alliance

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

Role range: 1714-1719

Quadruple Alliance

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

Rule of Sardinia

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

Conseil de Conscience

The conseil de conscience is abolished

Council of Religion

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