Treaty of Partition
The Second Partition Treaty reserves important Italian possessions for the French Dauphin.
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1700 in France
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Historical records for France in 1700
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March
Treaty of Partition
Louis XIV agrees the Second Partition Treaty with England and the Dutch Republic after Joseph Ferdinand's death.
November
Spanish Will
Considers Charles II's will naming Philip of Anjou.
Spanish Will
Louis XIV considers the will of Charles II naming Philip of Anjou heir to Spain.
Acceptance of Spanish Will
Louis XIV accepts Charles II's will on behalf of his grandson Philip of Anjou.
Acceptance of Spanish Will
Louis XIV accepts Charles II of Spain's will naming Philip of Anjou as heir to the Spanish monarchy.
Proclamation
Philip of Anjou is proclaimed heir to Spain after Charles II leaves him the Spanish crown.
Recognition of Philip V
Recognises his grandson Philip as King of Spain.
Succession
Philip, Duke of Anjou, is presented at Versailles as the new King of Spain.
Succession Crisis
Louis XIV accepts Charles II's will naming Philip of Anjou as heir to the Spanish monarchy.
Council
Louis XIV convenes council over whether to accept the Spanish inheritance for his grandson.
Court Influence
Madame de Maintenon is present at court as Louis XIV weighs acceptance of the Spanish will.
Dynastic Claim
The Grand Dauphin's line becomes central to the Bourbon claim to the Spanish throne.
Dynastic Politics
The Duke of Berry remains part of the Bourbon family calculations during the Spanish succession crisis.
Dynastic Politics
The Duke of Burgundy remains in the French succession while his brother Philip accepts Spain.
European Crisis
Louis XIV's acceptance of the Spanish will provokes alarm among France's rivals.
Recognition
Louis XIV publicly recognises Philip of Anjou as King of Spain.
Royal Title
Philip of Anjou assumes the title Philip V of Spain.
Torcy manages French diplomacy during the Spanish succession crisis
Torcy manages French diplomacy during the Spanish succession crisis.
December
Spanish Succession
The Spanish testament naming Philip of Anjou is debated at Versailles amid fears of a European war.
Balance of Power
Louis XIV's decision threatens to unite Bourbon interests across France and Spain.
Command Planning
Nicolas Catinat is among the senior French commanders available as war over Spain becomes likely.
Departure
Philip V prepares to leave Versailles for Spain after being named heir to the Spanish throne.
Departure
Philip leaves Versailles for Spain to take possession of the Spanish throne.
Dynastic Policy
Louis XIV supports his grandson Philip as king of Spain while seeking to preserve Bourbon influence.
Farewell
Philip V leaves the French court to take possession of the Spanish monarchy.
Letters Patent
Louis XIV issues measures preserving Philip V's French dynastic status, increasing European concern.
Military Planning
Vendome is considered among France's leading commanders as the Bourbon succession crisis develops.
Spanish Dispatches
Torcy prepares diplomatic communications explaining the Bourbon acceptance of Spain.
War Preparation
Chamillart faces rising military pressure as the Spanish succession crisis moves toward war.
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