war of the spanish succession
The War of the Spanish Succession was a conflict that arose in 1701 and lasted until 1714, primarily fought between various European powers seeking to determine the successor of the childless Spanish King Charles II. The war concluded with the Treaty of Utrecht, which placed the Bourbon Philip V on the Spanish throne while also limiting the power of Spain and ensuring a balance of power in Europe.
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