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1714
 
Philip V's Royal Library first opened to the public; founded 1712. However, women were generally not admitted to the library.  1
 
1714
 
Royal Spanish Academy founded.  2
 
1714, March–Sept
 
Treaty of Rastatt (See 1714 March–Sept.), ending the war with Austria. Spain gave up its possessions in Flanders (henceforth the Austrian Netherlands), Luxemburg, and Italy.  3
 
Sept. 11
 
Barcelona finally capitulated to Berwick. The provinces were put under Castilian law and the use of the Catalan language was forbidden in the courts.  4
 
 
 
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