Spanish Succession lasted almost until Louis's death, at great cost to him and France.
The war began with French successes, but the talents of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, and Eugene of Savoy checked
these victories and broke the myth of French invincibility. The duo allowed the Palatinate and Austria to occupy Bavaria after
their victory at the Battle of Blenheim. Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria, had to flee to the Spanish Netherlands. The
Acceptance of the will of Charles II and consequences
Commencement of fighting