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The Nine Years' War was a European great-power conflict fought from 1688 to 1697 between France and the Grand Alliance of the Dutch Republic, England, Scotland, the Holy Roman Empire, Spain and Savoy. Fought primarily in Europe, with related theatres including the Williamite War in Ireland and King William's War in North America, it ended with the Peace of Ryswick, under which France retained Alsace but returned Luxembourg, Lorraine and other Rhine territories.

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Start Year
1688 1
End Year
1697 1
Combatants
France, with Jacobite supporters, against the Grand Alliance of the Dutch Republic, England, Scotland, the Holy Roman Empire, Spain and Savoy 1
Outcome
Peace of Ryswick; France retained Alsace but returned Luxembourg, Lorraine and other Rhine territories, the Dutch gained barrier fortresses in the Spanish Netherlands, and Spain recovered lost lands 1
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1. Wikipedia: Nine Years' War
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The Nine Years' War was a European great power conflict from 1688 to 1697 between France and the Grand Alliance. Fought primarily in Europe, related conflicts include the Williamite war in Ireland, and King William's War in North America.
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Infobox: Date
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27 September 1688 - 20 September 1697
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Infobox: Belligerents
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Grand Alliance: Dutch Republic, England, Scotland, Holy Roman Empire, Spain, Savoy ... France (with Jacobite supporters)
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Infobox: Result
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Peace of Ryswick; France retained Alsace but returned Luxembourg, Lorraine, and Rhine territories; Dutch gained barrier fortresses in Spanish Netherlands; Spain recovered lost lands
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