The War of the Spanish Succession was a European great power conflict fought between 1701 and 1714. The death of Charles II of Spain in November 1700 without children led to a contest for the succession between two candidates. These were Philip of Anjou, backed by his grandfather Louis XIV of France, and Archduke Charles of Austria, supported by the Grand Alliance. Significant related conflicts include the Great Northern War (1700–1721) and Queen Anne's War (1702–1713).