Birth of Philip V
Birth of Philip V, son of Louis the Dauphin
Role range: 1700-1724
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Philip V Biography and Timeline
Follow Philip V through 86 dated historical records for Spain.
Philip V, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1683–1713Years on this page
1683
1700
Succession
Philip of Anjou is proclaimed King of Spain as Philip V.
Role range: 1700-1724
Dynastic Change
Philip V becomes the first Bourbon monarch of Spain.
Role range: 1700-1724
Recognition
The Crown of Castile accepts Philip V as the heir named in Charles II's will.
Role range: 1700-1724
Claim
Philip V claims the whole Spanish inheritance under Charles II's will.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Administration
Spanish ministers begin issuing government business in the name of Philip V.
Role range: 1700-1724
Departure for Spain
Philip V prepares to leave France for his new Spanish kingdom.
Role range: 1700-1724
Royal Style
Philip V assumes the royal style of King of Spain while still at Versailles.
Role range: 1700-1724
European Alarm
Philip V's accession alarms powers opposed to a Bourbon union of France and Spain.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
1701
Entry into Madrid
Philip enters Madrid to begin governing the Spanish monarchy.
Role range: 1700-1724
French Alliance
Philip confirms a close military and political alliance with Louis XIV.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Alliance with Portugal
Philip concludes an alliance with Pedro II of Portugal.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Marriage by Proxy
Philip marries Maria Luisa Gabriella of Savoy by proxy.
Role range: 1700-1724
Marriage
Marries Luisa of Savoy
Role range: 1700-1724
Treaty of Partition
Philip V's accession under Charles II's will makes the partition treaties unworkable and helps trigger the wider succession crisis.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
1702
Italian Campaign
Philip travels to Italy to support the Bourbon armies and defend Spanish possessions.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Presence at Luzzara
Philip accompanies the Bourbon army during the battle of Luzzara.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
1703
Council of Castile Decision
Philip receives Castilian recognition of Orleans succession rights under specified conditions.
Role range: 1700-1724
Council of Castille
The Council of Castille recognizes the Duke of Orleans claim to the Spanish throne
Role range: 1700-1724
Succession
The Council of Castille recognizes the Duke of Orleans claim to the Spanish throne. England is concerned about a Frenchman having Spanish & French crowns
Role range: 1700-1724
1704
Capture of Gibraltar
The British capture Gibraltar
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
1705
Capture of Madrid
The Allies twice occupy Madrid but fail to hold it
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Siege of Barcelona
The English Navy captures Barcelona
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Siege of Madrid
The Allies twice occupy Madrid but fail to hold it
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
1707
Battle of Almanza
A Bourbon victory
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Birth of his 1st heir
The birth of his 1st heir
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
1710
Congress of Utrecht
The opening day of the peace Congress of Utrecht
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Battle of Villa Vivios
The French defeat the Austrians. Charles III abandons Madrid making Philip V Spains 1st Bourbon King
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
1713
Loss of Milan
Spain loses Milan as part of the European settlement.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Loss of Naples
Spain loses Naples to Austria under the peace settlement.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Loss of Sardinia
Spain loses Sardinia in the postwar territorial settlement.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Loss of Spanish Netherlands
Spain loses the Spanish Netherlands to Austrian Habsburg authority.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Treaty of Utrecht
Spain loses Milan as part of the European settlement.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Treaty of Utrecht
Spain loses Naples to Austria under the peace settlement.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Treaty of Utrecht
Spain loses Sardinia in the postwar territorial settlement.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Treaty of Utrecht
Spain loses the Spanish Netherlands to Austrian Habsburg authority.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Asiento Contract
Grants Britain the asiento trading concession in Spanish America.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Balance of Power
Spain remains Bourbon but separate from France under the peace terms.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Loss of Gibraltar
Cedes Gibraltar to Great Britain under the Treaty of Utrecht.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Loss of Minorca
Cedes Minorca to Great Britain as part of the Utrecht settlement.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1700-1724
Records, sources and methodology
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