The Treaty of the Pyrenees Ends the Franco-Spanish War
What happened
The Treaty of the Pyrenees was signed in 1659, ending a long war between France and Spain. It confirmed the rise of French power and included the marriage arrangement between Louis XIV and Maria Theresa of Spain. The treaty altered the balance of power in Baroque Europe.
Literary impact
Changing French prestige affected court literature, theatre and poetic patronage under Louis XIV. Spanish decline and French centrality helped shape the international circulation of classicism, satire and political allegory.
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