Phillip Iv Of Spain Research Paper

After the death of Phillip IV of Spain in 665, his son Carlos; son of his second wife succeeded him during infancy. However according to the law of devolution children of the kings first wife were to be his rightful heirs. Eventually the claims by Maria Theresa as the rightful heir of king Phillip rose a dispute amongst France and Spain. As the husband of Maria, King Louis XVI had the advantage of demanding for her rightfully inherited territory. However the second wife of Phillip and mother of Carlos denied the claims which eventually compelled Louis to start a campaign against the government of Spain. The french military machine was well equipped and prepared to conquer the North-East Frontier and around May 1666 the cavalry marched towards
Spain. The three armies were led by Marećhal Turenne, Marachal Antoine d 'Aumont de Rochebaron and General François de Crequy marquis de Marine. The armies took benefit of their numerical superiority by marching towards spain at the same time. The Spanish army was not so equipped and prepared for the war. These disorganized troops were heavily outnumbered by the French army. Hence instead of a large battle or war, small seiges took place. On 10 may 1667 Turenne took command over the french forces. The favourable location of Charloei compelled Turenne to occupy the land as it was a strong link between Northern and Southern Spanish possessions