The Battle of Ramillies is fought on May 23, 1706 It was a battle of the War of the Spanish Succession ending in victory for the Allied forces (Anglo-Dutch), led by the Duke of Marlborough against the French.
The battle significantly impacted the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), a major European conflict stemming from the death of the Spanish King Charles II, the last Spanish Habsburg without an heir. It went on to impact the balance of power in Europe and led to the rise of England as a major global power. More
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