Capture of Franche-Comte
France gains some territory in Flanders, but the Spanish Netherlands, as well as the Franche-Comte, are returned to Spain
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1668 in Spain
Explore 9 historical events and records for Spain in 1668.
Historical records for Spain in 1668
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January
Capture of Franche-Comte
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.
Rule of Flanders
France gains some territory in Flanders, but the Spanish Netherlands, as well as the Franche-Comte, are returned to Spain
Rule of Lille
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
Triple Alliance
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
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Independence of Portugal
The King's ministers grant Portugal its independence
Independence of Spain
The King's ministers grant Portugal its independence
Rule of Lille
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
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Spain loses Lille & 11 fortresses on the border of the Spanish Netherlands
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