Louis XIV and Charles II were connected through their familial relationship as first cousins. Louis XIV's mother, Anne of Austria, was the sister of Charles II's father, King Philip IV of Spain. This made Louis XIV and Charles II first cousins once removed. Their shared bloodline and family ties influenced their political alliances and interactions during their reigns in France and England, respectively.
In 1667, Charles II struck a deal with his cousin, Louis XIV for support in the third Anglo-Dutch War. Louis agreed to also provide Charles with a $200,000 "pension". Charles agreed to support for Louis' claim to the Spanish throne and agreed to convert to Catholicism.
Only counting the legitimate line: Louis XIV's grandsons were Louis Duke of Burgundy, Philip V of Spain and Charles Duke of Berry, who were the sons of his only son Louis the Dauphin (Crown prince). Sadly, Both the Dauphin and his eldest son the Duke of Burgundy died before Louis XIV, leaving the elderly king's only heir and eventual successor to be his toddler great-grandson Louis Duke of Anjou who ascended as Louis XV when Louis XIV died in 1715. And yes, contrary to popular belief Louis XV is not the son of Louis XIV but rather his great-grandson
The rivalry between Louis XIV and William III of Orange began in 1672 when Louis and Charles II of England attacked the Dutch Republic. Louis and Charles thought their young kinsman would be grateful since the war brought down the political enemies of the young Prince of Orange and they offered to make him king of what was left of the Republic. Orange proved to be a patriot and when told his country was lost, said there was one way he would never see it lost and that was to die in the last ditch. Orange became the enemy of Louis' expansionist policies and when he ousted his uncle/father-in-law James II and became William III of England he was the leader of the allied forces opposing Louis and brought England into the war. After William's death in 1702, his successor, Anne, still followed his anti-French policies.
Louis XIV and Philip II were both absolutists, and believed that they should be the supreme rulers of France and Spain. A common goal of the two was to maintain absolute power. Hope this little bit helps :]
There were several: Philip IV of Spain (Ruled: 1605 - Sept 17, 1665) Charles II of Spain (Ruled: Sept 17, 1665 - 1700) Charles II of England (Ruled: 1649-1651) Charles XI, King of Sweden (Ruled: 1660-1697) Frederick III, King of Denmark and King of Norway (Ruled: 1648-1670) Jan II Kazimierz Vasa, King of Poland (Ruled: 1648-1668) Louis XIV, King of France (Ruled: 1643-1715) António I of Kongo (Ruled: 1661 - Oct 29, 1665) King of Ryūkyū (Ruled: 1648-1668) King of Joseon (Ruled: 1659-1674)
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In 1667, Charles II struck a deal with his cousin, Louis XIV for support in the third Anglo-Dutch War. Louis agreed to also provide Charles with a $200,000 "pension". Charles agreed to support for Louis' claim to the Spanish throne and agreed to convert to Catholicism.
Depends which Philip II you mean. Philippe II of Orléans, Regent during the minority of Louis XV, was Louis XIV's brother. Philip II of Spain was the grandfather of Anne of Austria, mother of Louis XIV. The relationship is by blood in both cases.
Only counting the legitimate line: Louis XIV's grandsons were Louis Duke of Burgundy, Philip V of Spain and Charles Duke of Berry, who were the sons of his only son Louis the Dauphin (Crown prince). Sadly, Both the Dauphin and his eldest son the Duke of Burgundy died before Louis XIV, leaving the elderly king's only heir and eventual successor to be his toddler great-grandson Louis Duke of Anjou who ascended as Louis XV when Louis XIV died in 1715. And yes, contrary to popular belief Louis XV is not the son of Louis XIV but rather his great-grandson
In the Secret Treaty of Dover Charles II agreed to help Louis against the Dutch, with whom he was officially allied, and conquer the protestant country. The only people present at first were the two kings and Charles' sister Henrietta. Louis also paid Charles a pension, which made him less dependent on parliament. Since the Netherlands were protestants and France was catholic, many English thought of it as betrayal when they found out.
Charles II made Lousi XIV's gradson his heir, adding to bourbon powerRead more: What_event_led_to_the_War_of_Spanish_Succession
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maintain absolute power
maintain Spanish control of the Netherlands.
Charles II was himself a liberal and tolerant Protestant until he converted to Catholicism on his deathbed. He died on the 6th February 1685.
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