1668 in History

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

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.

William III of Orange reaches legal majority and assumes greater control over his own household and dynastic affairs.

William III of Orange takes his place as First Noble of Zeeland, strengthening his political position within the province.

Occupies Franche-Comte during the War of Devolution.

Lund University is ceremonially inaugurated on the King's name day.

Lund University is ceremonially inaugurated on the King's name day.

Under the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle France gives up the Belgian provinces

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

The Triple Alliance of the Dutch Republic, England, and Sweden grant Louis the territory he had demanded at the start of the war but warn France against further expansion

Sweden joins England and the Dutch Republic in the Triple Alliance against French expansion.

Sweden joins England and the Dutch Republic in the Triple Alliance against French expansion.

Britain and the United Provinces form an alliance against France which Sweden joins

Spain regains Franche-Comte in return for Lille, Tournay and 10 other fortified towns. Louis makes peace which is signed at Aix-la-Chapelle. Ends the war over Louis XIV's claim to the Spanish Belgian provinces.

Signs a secret Treaty with France for the partition of Spanish territories

England, Holland & Sweden ally against France's ambitions in the Spanish Netherlands

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