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Call for submission to Osor at the request of the Marquis del Poal in the context of the War of Succession

Date
1714
Archive
County Archive of the Selva
Document type
Textual
Reference code
CAT-ACSE_160-81-1
Link to the online document
Description

In 1714, in the midst of the War of Succession, the Marquis of Poal ordered the summoning of the subject in Osor, a small town in La Selva. This document, issued just a few months before the fall of Barcelona on September 11, shows us how the conflict, despite having a European dimension, had a profound impact on the Catalan territory, even in its most remote corners. The mobilization of the subjectent—a popular militia—reflects local resistance to a confrontation that was not only dynastic, but also political and identitarian. This document is witness to the direct involvement of the population in the defense of the country and how Catalonia became the scene and actor of a conflict that would redefine the balance of power in Europe. It is a key piece to understanding the local dimension of a global war.