Dutch War
Definition
The Dutch War (1672-1678), also known as Franco-Dutch War, was a conflict initiated by France under King Louis XIV against the Dutch Republic with an aim to expand French territory.
Related terms
Rampjaar ("Disaster Year"): Refers specifically to the year 1672 when several disasters struck Holland including invasion by both England and France.
Peace of Nijmegen: A series of treaties signed between 1678 and 1679 that ended various interconnected wars including the Dutch War.
Stadtholder: The chief executive and military leader of the Dutch Republic during its Golden Age, a position held by William of Orange during the Dutch War.
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