The decline of the city reached its nadir with the War of Spanish Succession (1702–1709) that marked the end of the political and legal independence of the Kingdom of Valencia. During the War of the Spanish Succession, Valencia sided with Charles of Austria. On 24 January 1706, Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough, 1st Earl of Monmouth, led a handful of English cavalrymen into the city after riding south from Barcelona, capturing the nearby fortress at Sagunt, and bluffing the Spanish Bourbon army into withdrawal. COUNT 5
QSN1 What war took place from 1702-1709? ANS1 War of Spanish Succession QSN2 With whom did Valencia side in the War of Spanish Succession? ANS2 Charles of Austria QSN3 When did English cavalry enter Valencia? ANS3 24 January 1706 QSN4 Who led the English cavalry into Valencia? ANS4 Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough, 1st Earl of Monmouth QSN5 What did Mordaunt capture on his way from Barcelona? ANS5 fortress at Sagunt