Modern age By carlosjay Jan 1, 1492 Discovery of America Jan 1, 1492 Conquest Kingdom of Granada Jan 1, 1492 Jews expelled from Spain Jan 1, 1516 Carlos I became king Jan 1, 1556 Felipe II became king Jan 1, 1561 Madrid became capital city Jan 1, 1571 Spanish fleet won batle of Lepanto Jan 1, 1580 Felipe II conquered Portugal Jan 1, 1588 Felipe II lost his navy when tried to conquest Britain Jan 1, 1598 Felipe III became king Jan 1, 1618 Spain 30 years war Jan 1, 1621 Felipe IV became king Jan 1, 1665 carlos III became king Jan 1, 1668 Portugal became independence Jan 1, 1700 Carlos II died Jan 1, 1701 War of sucesion Jan 1, 1714 End of war, Felipe V became king