January 1668Capture of Franche-ComteLouis XIV Sun King
France gains some territory in Flanders, but the Spanish Netherlands, as well as the Franche-Comte, are returned to Spain
Historical records for Spain in 1668, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
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.
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
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
The King's ministers grant Portugal its independence
The King's ministers grant Portugal its independence
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. Spain loses Lille & 11 fortresses on the border of the Spanish Netherlands
Spain loses Lille & 11 fortresses on the border of the Spanish Netherlands
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