Historical place archive

Aix-la-Chapelle in History

Browse historical events and people recorded at Aix-la-Chapelle in France. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.

4 records2 event labels2 people1668–1748

Historical events in Aix-la-Chapelle

1668

2 May 1668
Rule of Belgium
Louis XIV · War of Devolution

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

2 May 1668
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Louis XIV · War of Devolution

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

2 May 1668
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Louis XIV · War of Devolution

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.

1748

18 October 1748
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Louis XV · War of Austrian Succession

Under the Treaty of Aix-la-chapelle France cedes Madras to Britain. France repudiates Charles Stewart & recognizes the Hanoverian succession. Ends the War of Austrian Succession. Confirms Maria Theresas succession to the Habsburg lands

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