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What war resulted from the succession to the Spanish throne after Charles II's death?

  • The Hundred Years' War

  • The French Revolution

  • The War of Spanish Succession

  • The Seven Years War

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The War of Spanish Succession, sparked by the succession to the Spanish throne following the demise of King Charles II, embroiled major European powers in a conflict over control of the vast Spanish empire and its territories. The war predominantly raged between 1701 and 1714, witnessing fierce battles and diplomatic maneuvers as nations vied for dominance.
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