One phase of this war was a revolt by a group sometimes called "Cadets of the Cross" against the policy of Dragonnade, and was sparked by the assassin
One phase of this war was a revolt by a group sometimes called "Cadets of the Cross" against the policy of Dragonnade, and was sparked by the assassination of François Langlade before being quenched with the Pacification of the Camisards. Following this conflict, the Dutch were given the right to build a line of fortresses in the Barrier Treaties. The most successful naval commander in this war was George Rooke, who tried to raid a treasure fleet at Vigo Bay. The British won the right to supply 4800 slaves yearly to Spanish colonies and Rooke later won a strategic victory at Velez-Malaga before capturing Gibraltar from Philip V of Spain. One side was commanded by generals like Duc de Villars, who lost the battles of Bouchain and Malpaquet to the Duke of Marlborough and Eugene of Savoy. This war was sparked when Louis XIV's grandson was named heir to Charles II. For 10 points, name this war ended by the Treaty of Utrecht fought over control of an Iberian throne.
One phase of this war was a revolt by a group sometimes called "Cadets of the Cross" against the policy of Dragonnade, and was sparked by the assassination of François Langlade before being quenched with the Pacification of the Camisards.
War of Spanish {Succession}