As Spanish power waned in the latter decades of the 17th century, the territory of the Spanish Netherlands was repeatedly invaded by the French and an increasing portion of the territory came under French control in successive wars.
Kui Hispaania võim 17. sajandi viimastel kümnenditel kahanes, tungis Hispaania Madalmaade territooriumile korduvalt Prantsusmaa ja kasvav hulk territooriume läks järjestikustes sõdades Prantsuse kontrolli alla.