War of the Spanish Succession

major European conflict (1700–1714) after the death of Charles II
Event world_war Q150701
War of the Spanish Succession
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War of the Spanish Succession

Summary

War of the Spanish Succession is a world war[1]. It draws 19,805 Wikipedia views per month (world_war category, ranking #3 of 4).[2]

Key Facts

  • War of the Spanish Succession is in the country of United States[3].
  • War of the Spanish Succession's instance of is recorded as world war[4].
  • War of the Spanish Succession's instance of is recorded as war of succession[5].
  • The location of War of the Spanish Succession was Europe[6].
  • War of the Spanish Succession took place at North America[7].
  • War of the Spanish Succession took place at South America[8].
  • War of the Spanish Succession is part of France–Habsburg rivalry[9].
  • War of the Spanish Succession is part of Anglo-French Wars[10].
  • War of the Spanish Succession's Commons category is recorded as War of the Spanish Succession[11].
  • War of the Spanish Succession comprises War of the Spanish Succession in Catalonia[12].
  • War of the Spanish Succession comprises War of the Spanish Succession in the Kingdom of Valencia[13].
  • War of the Spanish Succession comprises War of the Spanish Succession in Aragon[14].
  • War of the Spanish Succession comprises War of the Spanish Succession in the Kingdom of Mallorca[15].
  • War of the Spanish Succession comprises Siege of Landau[16].
  • War of the Spanish Succession comprises Siege of Marchiennes[17].
  • War of the Spanish Succession comprises Siege of Mons (1709)[18].
  • War of the Spanish Succession began on March 1701[19].
  • War of the Spanish Succession ended on September 7, 1714[20].
  • Among those involved in War of the Spanish Succession was Kingdom of Portugal[21].
  • Among those involved in War of the Spanish Succession was Kingdom of France[22].
  • Among those involved in War of the Spanish Succession was Holy Roman Empire[23].
  • A participant in War of the Spanish Succession was Duchy of Savoy[24].
  • A participant in War of the Spanish Succession was Kingdom of Great Britain[25].
  • Among those involved in War of the Spanish Succession was Electorate of Bavaria[26].
  • Among those involved in War of the Spanish Succession was Dutch Republic[27].

Body

When and Where

War of the Spanish Succession began on March 1701[19]. It ended on September 7, 1714[20]. Recorded location include Europe[6], North America[7], and South America[8]. It is in the country of United States[3].

Context

Part of include France–Habsburg rivalry[9] and Anglo-French Wars[10], a series of wars[28]. Recorded instance of include world war[4] and war of succession[5].

Participants

Recorded participant include Kingdom of Portugal[21], Kingdom of France[22], Holy Roman Empire[23], Duchy of Savoy[24], Kingdom of Great Britain[25], and Electorate of Bavaria[26].

Why It Matters

War of the Spanish Succession draws 19,805 Wikipedia views per month (world_war category, ranking #3 of 4).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] It is known by 78 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 27d ago · Vtone · 2026-08-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 14w ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has effect Peace of Utrecht, Treaty of Baden
    Start time
    Instance of world war, war of succession
    Location Europe, North America, South America
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