Catalonia
Catalonia and its Principality, with Barcelona, from its medieval counties to the revolt of 1640 against the Spanish crown.
Category: States, Places
- 1640Corpus de Sang: Catalan revolt breaks out in Barcelona
Riots by harvesters and townsfolk against billeted Spanish troops and the crown's demands begin the Reapers' War. Sources date it to Corpus Christi in May or 7 June 1640, so only the year is given.
- December 1, 1640Portugal revolts against Spain and acclaims John IV
On 1 December 1640 nobles and wealthy townsmen revolt and acclaim John IV, Duke of Braganza, ending 60 years of Habsburg rule. Spain accepts Portugal's sovereignty only in 1668.
- January 17, 1641Catalonia proclaims a republic under French protection
On 17 January 1641 the Junta de Braços accepts a Catalan Republic under French protection. After defeat at Martorell on 23 January, Pau Claris recognises Louis XIII as Count of Barcelona.
- January 26, 1641Franco-Catalan forces defeat Spain at Montjuïc
On 26 January 1641 Franco-Catalan forces win the Battle of Montjuïc outside Barcelona, securing the city for the rebels. Barcelona falls to Spain only in 1652.
- 1648 – 1653The Fronde: revolts of Parlement and nobles against the crown
Civil wars during Louis XIV's minority pitted the Parlement of Paris and great nobles against the regency and Mazarin. The crown won, and the young Louis resolved to concentrate power in the monarchy.