16th century

By Reichert
  • Isabel I of Castilla
    Apr 22, 1451

    Isabel I of Castilla

    Isabel born in Madrigal de las Altas Torres
  • Fernando II of Aragon
    Mar 10, 1452

    Fernando II of Aragon

    Fernando born in Madrigalejo.
  • The marriage
    Oct 19, 1469

    The marriage

    They were married at the Viveros Palace in Valladolid, she at 18 and he at 17. As they were second cousins ​​they needed a dispensation from the Pope to be recognized by the Church, but as he did not agree they used a false bull.
  • Inquisition in Castile
    1478

    Inquisition in Castile

    The Catholic Monarchs sought religious unification through Catholicism. In 1478, they established the Inquisition in Castile, pressuring Jews and Muslims to convert or be expelled.
  • Dynastic union
    1479

    Dynastic union

    They name Fernando king of Aragon.
  • Conquest of Granada
    Jan 2, 1492

    Conquest of Granada

    The War of Granada was the set of military campaigns. They culminated with the Capitulations of Granada by King Boabdil.
  • Columbus arrive to America
    Oct 12, 1492

    Columbus arrive to America

    Columbus began his journey towards India, but he came across America without realizing it.
  • Treaty of Tordesillas
    Jun 7, 1494

    Treaty of Tordesillas

    It was an international treaty signed in the city of Tordesillas, between Portugal and Spain, in order to l.egalize the occupation of the territories that they were exploring and discovering.
  • Born of Carlos I
    Feb 24, 1500

    Born of Carlos I

  • Death of Isabel I
    Nov 22, 1504

    Death of Isabel I

  • Death of Fernando II de Aragón
    Jan 23, 1516

    Death of Fernando II de Aragón

  • Carlos I elected emperor of the Holy Roman Empire
    1519

    Carlos I elected emperor of the Holy Roman Empire

  • The defeat of the Communards
    Apr 23, 1521

    The defeat of the Communards

  • Carlos marries Isabel of Portugal
    Mar 10, 1526

    Carlos marries Isabel of Portugal

  • Born of Felipe II
    Mar 21, 1527

    Born of Felipe II

  • The Sack of Rome
    May 6, 1527

    The Sack of Rome

  • Carlos I is crowned Holy Roman Emperor
    Feb 24, 1530

    Carlos I is crowned Holy Roman Emperor

  • Carlos's wife, Isabel of Portugal, dies
    Mar 1, 1539

    Carlos's wife, Isabel of Portugal, dies

  • Signing of the Treaty of Crépy.
    Sep 18, 1554

    Signing of the Treaty of Crépy.

  • Death of Carlos I
    Sep 21, 1558

    Death of Carlos I

  • Marriage of Felipe II with Isabel de Valois
    Jun 22, 1560

    Marriage of Felipe II with Isabel de Valois

  • Felipe II II's punishment of the rioters
    Jan 1, 1567

    Felipe II II's punishment of the rioters

  • Fourth marriage of Felipe II to Anne of Austria
    Jan 24, 1570

    Fourth marriage of Felipe II to Anne of Austria

  • Felipe II becomes King of Portugal.
    1580

    Felipe II becomes King of Portugal.

  • Defeat of Felipe II against the Invincible Armada of England.

    Defeat of Felipe II against the Invincible Armada of England.

  • Death of Felipe II

    Death of Felipe II