War of Devolution

Timeline

1. 1667Spanish Netherlands · Spanish NetherlandsLouis XIV, acting on claims based on the law of 'devolution', sent marshals such as Turenne to lead troops into the Spanish Netherlands, rapidly seizing large territories including Lille.
2. 1667–1668Franche-Comté · Franche-ComtéFrench forces continued pushing eastward, occupying Franche-Comté and other areas; Spain, the Dutch, and other states began organizing joint resistance, and pressure on the European balance of power rose.
3. 1668Spanish Netherlands · Spanish NetherlandsAfter the Dutch, English, and other states intervened, France's expansion was checked; all parties turned to diplomatic negotiations, paving the way for the Treaty of Aachen.