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The Grand Alliance, sometimes erroneously referred to as its precursor the League of Augsburg, was formed on 20 December 1689. Signed by William III on behalf of the Dutch Republic and England , and Emperor Leopold I for the Habsburg Monarchy , its primary purpose was to oppose the expansionist policies of Louis XIV of France .
- Nine Years' War
The Nine Years' War [c], was a European great power conflict...
- Nine Years' War
The Nine Years' War [c], was a European great power conflict from 1688 to 1697 between France and the Grand Alliance. [d] Although largely concentrated in Europe, fighting spread to colonial possessions in the Americas, India, and West Africa. Related conflicts include the Williamite war in Ireland, and King William's War in North ...
King William's War (also known as the Second Indian War, Father Baudoin's War, Castin's War, or the First Intercolonial War in French) was the North American theater of the Nine Years' War (1688–1697), also known as the War of the Grand Alliance or the War of the League of Augsburg.
League of Augsburg, Coalition formed in 1686 by Emperor Leopold I, the kings of Sweden and Spain, and the electors of Bavaria, Saxony, and the Palatinate. The league was formed to oppose the expansionist plans of Louis XIV of France prior to the War of the Grand Alliance. It proved ineffective.
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The Grand Alliance, sometimes erroneously referred to as its precursor the League of Augsburg, was formed on 20 December 1689. Signed by William III on behalf of the Dutch Republic and England, and Emperor Leopold I for the Habsburg Monarchy, its primary purpose was to oppose the expansionist polici
Columbia Encyclopedia > History > Modern Europe > Wars and Battles > Grand Alliance, War of the, 1688–97, war between France and a coalition of European powers, known as the League of Augsburg (and, after 1689, as the Grand Alliance).
Article History. Jan van Huchtenburg: William III and Maximilian II Emanuel. Also called: War of the League of Augsburg. Date: 1689 - 1697. Location: Europe. Participants: Austria. Bavaria. Brandenburg. Dutch Republic. France. Saxony. Spain. England. Major Events: King William’s War. Battle of Dogger Bank. Key People: Eugene of Savoy. Leopold I.
