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War of the Quadruple Alliance 1718-1720

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Who Fought the War of the Quadruple Alliance?

The Quadruple Alliance - France, Britain, Austria, and the Dutch Republic (United Provinces)

vs.

Spain

 

When Did the War of the Quadruple Alliance Begin? When Did it End?

The war begun on August 2, 1718, when the alliance was formed.

It ended on February 17, 1720, with the Treaty of The Hague.


 

Why Was the War of the Quadruple Alliance Fought?

European politics were as complex and as interconnected as always.

As a member of the House of Bourbon, Spain's King Philip V had his eye on the French crown. And secondly, Philip was desperate to secure some sort of inheritance for his children from his second wife, Elizabeth (Isabella) Farnese.

But ultimately, it came down to this:

Spain's King Philip V decided to confiscate Sardinia and Sicily. According to the Peace of Utrecht of 1713/1714, Sardinia and Sicily belonged to Austria and Savoy respectively.

 

What Was the Outcome?

By means of the Treaty of The Hague in 1720, Philip returned Sardinia and Sicily. And Austria and Savoy switched islands: Austria took Sicily and Savoy took Sardinia.

Here is the map:

Treaty Adjustments, 1713-1763. Treaties of Utrecht, Rastatt, Baden, Stockholm, Frederiksborg, Nystad, Passarowitz, Vienna, Belgrade, Breslau, Dresden, Aix-la-Chapelle, Paris, Hubertusburg. Insets: Acadia and Newfoundland. Eastern North America.
Map of the Treaties 1713-1763
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