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SPAIN IN TH 17th CENTURY
During the 17th century, the Austrian Habsburgs ruled Spain. During this century, the Spanish monarchy fell into decline.
On the Peninsula, the economic situation worsened. On an international level, Spain began to lose its political importance until it became a second rate power
Austrian Habsburgs freed themselves of their governmental obligations by delegating power to their trusted advisors, who acted as prime ministers and were known as validos.
validos used their power to become rich and give positions of power and priviledges to their supporters and family. This corruption increased rivalry among the different groups of nobles leading to conspiracies
THE WAR OF SUCCESSION
Carlos II named Felipe, Duke of Anjou, as his successor to the Spanish throne
all the other countries this decision caused great fear. This would mean that the thrones of Spain and France would be united under a single ruler
an anti-Bourbon alliance was formed and Carlos, Archduke of Austria, was proposed as a candidate for the throne. This caused the War of Succession (1701-1713). The candidates and their supporters were the following
The Archduke Carlos was proclaimed King of Spain in Barcelona in 1705, and was recognised by the Courts of Aragón, Valencia and Cataluña
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After Felipe's victory at the Battle of Almansa in 1707, he conquered Valencia and Aragón
1711, the Archduke Carlos inherited the throne of Austria, which caused fear of a possible union between Spain and Austria among his allies. Consequently, the Treaty of Utrecht was signed in 1713 between France and the coalition, with the exception of Austria. In 1714, Felipe V took control of Barcelona and ended the war (the Treaty of Rastatt).
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The Austrian Habsburgs
Felipe III (1598-1621)
During Felipe III's reign, his valido, the Duke of Lerma governed. Spain was bankrupt, so to reduce expenses the armed conflicts were ended, a peace treaty was signed with England and a truce was declared with the Protestants in the Low Countries
1609, the expulsion of the Moriscos was ordered. They were accused of being fake christians and of practising their own religion in secret. Felipe III wished to demonstrate his commitment to Catholicism and compensate for ceding to the Protestants in the Low Countries.
Felipe IV (1621-1665)
Felipe IV delegated power to his valido, Count-Duke of Olivares, who attempted to regain power over Europe. To achieve this, Spain took part in new wars, such as the Thirty Years' War
One of these reforms was the Union of Arms, which proposed that all the kingdoms ruled by the Spanish monarchy provide soldiers and funds to cover the cost of the European wars
Spain went bankrupt several times and after many years at war, the toll it was taking provoked numerous domestic rebellions
most serious ones were in Catalonia and Portugal. In Portugal, the nobility managed to appoint a Portuguese king
Following the Peace of Westphalia, Spain focused on controlling its domestic revolts, while simultaneously resuming its war against France
Felipe IV's troops were defeated by the French army (with the support of England), and Spain was forced to sign a peace treaty with France, the Treaty of the Pyrenees, in1659
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Carlos II (1665-1700)
Carlos II was a minor when he came to the throne, and was also suffering from an illness. Different validos took power during his reig
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