Louis XIV Biography and Timeline — Page 4

Declaration of War

Declares war on Spain

Role range: 1688-1697 – 1643-1715

Grand Alliance

An alliance of England, the United Provinces, Austria and Savoy against the French

Role range: 1688-1697 – 1643-1715

Invasion of Palatinate

Forced to withdraw from the Palatinate after the formation of the Grand Alliance

Role range: 1688-1697 – 1643-1715

Battle of Beachy Head

William III is fighting James II, Louis XIV wants a Jacobite rebellion and invades

Role range: 1688-1697 – 1643-1715

Invasion of England

William III is fighting James II, Louis XIV wants a Jacobite rebellion and invades

Role range: 1688-1697 – 1643-1715

Battle of Boyne

James II, supported by French troops, is defeated in Ireland

Role range: 1688-1690 – 1643-1715

Battle of Fleurus

The French led by Marshal Luxembourg defeat the Grand Alliance

Role range: 1643-1715

Arrival at Siege of Mons

Louis XIV arrives before Mons and personally oversees the principal French operation of the 1691 campaign.

Role range: 1688-1697 – 1643-1715

Capture of Mons

Louis XIV receives the successful conclusion of the siege as the Mons garrison marches out under agreed terms.

Role range: 1688-1697 – 1643-1715

Siege of Namur Begins

Louis XIV joins the major French operation to capture the strategically important fortress of Namur.

Role range: 1688-1697 – 1643-1715

Capture of Namur

Louis XIV celebrates the French capture of Namur after the fortress and citadel capitulate.

Role range: 1688-1697 – 1643-1715

Battle of Steenkerque

The French forces under Marshal Luxemburg defeat the English at Steenkerke

Alliance Grand Alliance

The Grand Alliance is crushed by the French

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1643-1715

Battle of Neerwinden

The Grand Alliance is crushed by the French

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1643-1715

Four Articles-Repudiation

Repudiates the 1682 declaration in an attempt to improve relations with the Pope

Role range: 1643-1715

Gallican Retraction

Softens conflict with the papacy over Gallican claims.

Role range: 1643-1715

Brussels Diversion Authorized

Louis XIV authorizes the Brussels bombardment as a diversion intended to pressure the Allies during the siege of Namur.

Role range: 1688-1697 – 1643-1715

Treaty of Turin

Louis XIV concludes peace with Victor Amadeus II, removing Savoy from the coalition against France.

Role range: 1688-1697 – 1643-1715

Peace of Ryswick

Louis XIV accepts the peace settlement at Ryswick, ending the Nine Years War with England, Spain and the Dutch Republic.

Role range: 1688-1697 – 1643-1715

Treaty of Rijswijk

France cedes Pinerolo, Casale, Nice Lorraine and Luxemburg

Role range: 1688-1697 – 1643-1715

Treaty of Partition

Louis XIV resumes partition discussions with William III after Joseph Ferdinand's death.

Role range: 1643-1715

Treaty of Partition

Louis XIV agrees the Second Partition Treaty with England and the Dutch Republic after Joseph Ferdinand's death.

Role range: 1643-1715

Spanish Will

Considers Charles II's will naming Philip of Anjou.

Role range: 1643-1715

Spanish Will

Louis XIV considers the will of Charles II naming Philip of Anjou heir to Spain.

Role range: 1643-1715

Succession Crisis

Louis XIV accepts Charles II's will naming Philip of Anjou as heir to the Spanish monarchy.

Role range: 1643-1715

Acceptance of Spanish Will

Louis XIV accepts Charles II's will on behalf of his grandson Philip of Anjou.

Role range: 1643-1715

Recognition of Philip V

Recognises his grandson Philip as King of Spain.

Role range: 1643-1715

Acceptance of Spanish Will

Louis XIV accepts Charles II of Spain's will naming Philip of Anjou as heir to the Spanish monarchy.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1643-1715

Council

Louis XIV convenes council over whether to accept the Spanish inheritance for his grandson.

Role range: 1643-1715

Recognition

Louis XIV publicly recognises Philip of Anjou as King of Spain.

Role range: 1643-1715

European Crisis

Louis XIV's acceptance of the Spanish will provokes alarm among France's rivals.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1643-1715

Spanish Succession

The Spanish testament naming Philip of Anjou is debated at Versailles amid fears of a European war.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1643-1715

Letters Patent

Louis XIV issues measures preserving Philip V's French dynastic status, increasing European concern.

Role range: 1643-1715

Dynastic Policy

Louis XIV supports his grandson Philip as king of Spain while seeking to preserve Bourbon influence.

Role range: 1643-1715

Balance of Power

Louis XIV's decision threatens to unite Bourbon interests across France and Spain.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1643-1715

French Succession Letters

Louis issues letters preserving Philip V's theoretical place in the French succession.

Role range: 1643-1715

Barrier Fortress Occupation

Louis orders French troops into Dutch barrier fortresses in the Spanish Netherlands.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1643-1715

Succession Rights

Louis XIV preserves Philip V's theoretical French succession rights, alarming rival European powers.

Role range: 1643-1715

Occupation of Barrier Fortresses

French troops enter Spanish Netherlands fortresses after the Bourbon succession settlement.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1643-1715

Alliance with Bavaria

Louis strengthens his position through an alliance with the Elector of Bavaria.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1643-1715