Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Louis XIV Biography and Timeline

Follow Louis XIV through 4 dated historical records for Spain.

Louis XIV, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1668–1668Years on this page

1668

Capture of Franche-Comte

King · Franche-Comte · Warfare / War of Devolution

France gains some territory in Flanders, but the Spanish Netherlands, as well as the Franche-Comte, are returned to Spain

Role range: 1667-1668 – 1643-1715

Capture of Franche-Comte

King · Franche-Comte · Warfare / War of Devolution

French troops under Prince de Conde (the "Grand Conde") occupy the Franche-Comte, but with his troops ranged across a long front Louis accedes to the Triple Alliances demands.

Role range: 1667-1668 – 1643-1715

Rule of Flanders

King · Franche-Comte · Warfare / War of Devolution

France gains some territory in Flanders, but the Spanish Netherlands, as well as the Franche-Comte, are returned to Spain

Role range: 1667-1668 – 1643-1715

Triple Alliance

King · Warfare / War of Devolution

French troops under Prince de Conde (the "Grand Conde") occupy the Franche-Comte, but with his troops ranged across a long front Louis accedes to the Triple Alliances demands

Role range: 1667-1668 – 1643-1715

Records, sources and methodology

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