Event France Comté Front (War of Devolution)

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Was the theatre of war in the Franche-Comté of the War of Devolution.

Chronology

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  • May 1668: The first Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen) in 1668 ended the War of Devolution. Louis XIV took the towns of Lille, Douai and Armentières from the Spanish, thereby allowing France a foothold back in Flanders.
  • February 1668: Besançon and Salins-les-Bains surrendered to French forces.
  • May 1668: The first Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen) in 1668 ended the War of Devolution. Louis XIV took the towns of Lille, Douai and Armentières from the Spanish, thereby allowing France a foothold back in Flanders.
  • February 1668: Besançon and Salins-les-Bains surrendered to French forces.
  • February 1668: Gray conquered by france.
  • February 1668: Besançon and Salins-les-Bains surrendered to French forces.
  • February 1668: Gray conquered by france.
  • February 1668: Besançon and Salins-les-Bains surrendered to French forces.