Franco-Spanish War (1648-1659)

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Was a war between Spain and France that ended with the Treaty of the Pyrenees of 1659.

Chronology

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November 1651: Barcelona fell to Catalan rebels supported by France.

November 1659: With the Treaty of the Pyrenees that ended the Franco-Spanish War (1635-1659), France gained French Flanders (Artois) and minor territories on the rhineland (f.e. thionville). The northern part of the Principality of Catalonia, including Roussillon, Conflent, Vallespir, Capcir, and French Cerdagne, was also transferred to France, i.e. what later came to be known as "Northern Catalonia".

January 1654: After fighting in Rousillon, the French retreated to the Pyrenees.

June 1658: Siege of Dunkirk.

November 1652: Spain recaptured Barcelona in October 1652.

November 1659: The English received Dunkirk.