How did the Peace of Utrecht resolve the problem of succession to the Spanish throne? The leader of the Spanish House of Alva was placed on the throne by the nobility on offering guarantees that he would protect noble rights. The monarchy was abolished and Spain declared a republic. The German Habsburg Duke of Austria was placed on the throne after the death of his cousin, the Spanish Habsburg Charles II. Louis XIV of France's grandson, Philip, was placed on the French throne with the agreement that the French and Spanish thrones would never be united.

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Phoenix Flores

24 August, 06:44

How did the Peace of Utrecht resolve the problem of succession to the Spanish throne? The leader of the Spanish House of Alva was placed on the throne by the nobility on offering guarantees that he would protect noble rights. The monarchy was abolished and Spain declared a republic. The German Habsburg Duke of Austria was placed on the throne after the death of his cousin, the Spanish Habsburg Charles II. Louis XIV of France's grandson, Philip, was placed on the French throne with the agreement that the French and Spanish thrones would never be united.

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Gerald Leonard · Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is Louis XVI of France's grandson, Phillip, was placed on the French throne with the agreement that the French and Spanish thrones would never be united.

Explanation:

Charles II of Spain named Philip of France as his succesor before dying.

Actually, the treaties allowed Philip to take the Spanish throne but he had to resign his claim to the French throne.