Kingdom of Sardinia (Austria)

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Sardinia, that was part of Habsburg Spain, was given to Austria after the War of the Spanish Succession.

Establishment

March 1714: At the end of the War of the Spanish Succession, Austria was awarded the Spanish territories in Italy, including Naples, Milan, Sardinia, as well as the Southern Netherlands.

Chronology

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1. War of the Spanish Succession

The death of childless Charles II of Spain in November 1700 led to a struggle for control of the Spanish Empire between his heirs, Philip of Anjou and Charles of Austria, and their respective supporters. It was a global war, with fighting taking place in Europe, Asia, and America. At the end of the war, Philip II, who was the successor chosen by Charles II as a descendant of Charles' paternal half-sister Maria Theresa, became King of Spain and of its overseas empire. The Spanish possessions in Europe were partitioned between various European Monarchies.

1.1.Treaty of Rastatt

Was a peace treaty between France and Austria that was concluded on 7 March 1714 in the Baden city of Rastatt to end the War of the Spanish Succession between both countries.

2. War of the Quadruple Alliance

Was a war initiated by Spain to recover territories lost after the War of the Spanish Succession.

September 1717: In August 1717, the Spanish forces, led by the Viceroy of Sardinia, the Marquis of Lede, landed on the island to regain control from the Austrians. By November of the same year, they successfully re-established Spanish rule over Sardinia through military occupation.

2.1.Treaty of The Hague

Was the treaty that ended the War of the Quadruple Alliance. Spain left all the territories occupied during the war.

February 1720: Savoy exchanged Sicily for Sardinia.

February 1720: Philip V of Spain was forced to relinquish all territory captured during the War of the Quadruple Alliance.