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In 1701, [[Europe]] became embroiled in the [[War of the Spanish Succession]] to determine who would rule the [[Spanish Empire]] after King {{Wiki|Charles II of Spain|Charles II}} died childless. On one side were the [[House of Bourbon|Bourbons]] of [[France]] and Spain, on the other the [[Austria]]n {{Wiki|House of Habsburg|Habsburgs}} and its allies like [[Great Britain]]. The war spilled out of [[Europe]] and across the [[Earth|world]], including the [[Caribbean]]. When the war ended, many British [[privateer]]s were left unemployed and so turned their wartime talents to [[piracy]] on the high seas. | In 1701, [[Europe]] became embroiled in the [[War of the Spanish Succession]] to determine who would rule the [[Spanish Empire]] after King {{Wiki|Charles II of Spain|Charles II}} died childless. On one side were the [[House of Bourbon|Bourbons]] of [[France]] and Spain, on the other the [[Austria]]n {{Wiki|House of Habsburg|Habsburgs}} and its allies like [[Great Britain]]. The war spilled out of [[Europe]] and across the [[Earth|world]], including the [[Caribbean]]. When the war ended, many British [[privateer]]s were left unemployed and so turned their wartime talents to [[piracy]] on the high seas. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:42, 9 October 2026
In 1701, Europe became embroiled in the War of the Spanish Succession to determine who would rule the Spanish Empire after King Charles II died childless. On one side were the Bourbons of France and Spain, on the other the Austrian Habsburgs and its allies like Great Britain. The war spilled out of Europe and across the world, including the Caribbean. When the war ended, many British privateers were left unemployed and so turned their wartime talents to piracy on the high seas.