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title: Philip of Anjou is Crowned King of Spain
author: François Gérard
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21268/philip-of-anjou-is-crowned-king-of-spain/
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updated: 2025-10-29
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# Philip of Anjou is Crowned King of Spain
_Authored by François Gérard_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21268.png)
## Image Caption
Philip of Anjou is crowned King of Spain in November 1700 (and so becomes Philip V of Spain), setting off the [War of the Spanish Succession](https://www.worldhistory.org/War_of_the_Spanish_Succession/). By François Gérard, early 19th century, oil on canvas. ([Château de Chambord](https://www.worldhistory.org/Château_de_Chambord/) Collection)
## Cite This Work
### APA
Gérard, F. (2025, October 29). Philip of Anjou is Crowned King of Spain. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Gérard, François. "Philip of Anjou is Crowned King of Spain." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 29, 2025. .
### MLA
Gérard, François. "Philip of Anjou is Crowned King of Spain." *World History Encyclopedia*, 29 Oct 2025, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Recognition_of_the_Duke_of_Anjou_as_King_of_Spain.png) by [**François Gérard**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Recognition_of_the_Duke_of_Anjou_as_King_of_Spain.png). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 29 October 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.