24 March 1700Treaty of PartitionLouis Bourbon Grand Dauphin
The Second Partition Treaty reserves important Italian possessions for the French Dauphin.
Historical records for France in 1700, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Second Partition Treaty reserves important Italian possessions for the French Dauphin.
Louis XIV agrees the Second Partition Treaty with England and the Dutch Republic after Joseph Ferdinand's death.
Considers Charles II's will naming Philip of Anjou.
Louis XIV considers the will of Charles II naming Philip of Anjou heir to Spain.
Louis XIV accepts Charles II's will on behalf of his grandson Philip of Anjou.
Louis XIV accepts Charles II of Spain's will naming Philip of Anjou as heir to the Spanish monarchy.
Philip of Anjou is proclaimed heir to Spain after Charles II leaves him the Spanish crown.
Recognises his grandson Philip as King of Spain.
Philip, Duke of Anjou, is presented at Versailles as the new King of Spain.
Louis XIV accepts Charles II's will naming Philip of Anjou as heir to the Spanish monarchy.
Louis XIV convenes council over whether to accept the Spanish inheritance for his grandson.
Madame de Maintenon is present at court as Louis XIV weighs acceptance of the Spanish will.
The Grand Dauphin's line becomes central to the Bourbon claim to the Spanish throne.
The Duke of Berry remains part of the Bourbon family calculations during the Spanish succession crisis.
The Duke of Burgundy remains in the French succession while his brother Philip accepts Spain.
Louis XIV's acceptance of the Spanish will provokes alarm among France's rivals.
Louis XIV publicly recognises Philip of Anjou as King of Spain.
Philip of Anjou assumes the title Philip V of Spain.
Torcy manages French diplomacy during the Spanish succession crisis.
The Spanish testament naming Philip of Anjou is debated at Versailles amid fears of a European war.
Louis XIV's decision threatens to unite Bourbon interests across France and Spain.
Nicolas Catinat is among the senior French commanders available as war over Spain becomes likely.
Philip V prepares to leave Versailles for Spain after being named heir to the Spanish throne.
Philip leaves Versailles for Spain to take possession of the Spanish throne.
Louis XIV supports his grandson Philip as king of Spain while seeking to preserve Bourbon influence.
Philip V leaves the French court to take possession of the Spanish monarchy.
Louis XIV issues measures preserving Philip V's French dynastic status, increasing European concern.
Vendome is considered among France's leading commanders as the Bourbon succession crisis develops.
Torcy prepares diplomatic communications explaining the Bourbon acceptance of Spain.
Chamillart faces rising military pressure as the Spanish succession crisis moves toward war.
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