war of the spanish succession

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war of the spanish succession (enc)

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War of the Spanish Succession - a general war in Europe (1701-1714) that broke out when Louis XIV installed his grandson on the throne of Spain; England and Holland hoped to limit Louis' power

war, warfare - the waging of armed conflict against an enemy; "thousands of people were killed in the war"

Blenheim - the First Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy defeated the French in 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession

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