war_of_the_spanish_succession (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the expression *War of the Spanish Succession*:
NOUN	act	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

English > *War of the Spanish Succession*: 1 sense > noun 1, act
Meaning	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.
Instance of	war, warfare	The waging of armed conflict against an enemy / enemy
Parts	Blenheim	The First Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy defeated the French in 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession
Spanish	Guerra de Sucesión española

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