Historical and
Commemorative Medals
Collection of Benjamin Weiss
LOUIS XIV: HARBOR FORTIFICATIONS WARIN, Jean: France, n.d. (1667?), Bronze, 51 mm In 1667 Louis invaded the Spanish Netherlands, precipitating the War of Devolution (1667-1668), which ended with France gaining Franche-Compte, Lorraine, and parts of Flanders. Perhaps this medal refers to this event. LINK to War of Devolution (from World History at KMLA) For a brief biography of Louis XIV see Louis XIV: JUSTICE
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