Philip II Bio

  • Period: May 21, 1527 to

    Life of Philip II

  • Jul 6, 1545

    Maria wife of Philip, dies during childbirth

    Maria wife of Philip, dies during childbirth
  • Jan 6, 1556

    Philip II Takes Power

    Philip II Takes Power
  • Dec 6, 1557

    Philip II declares bankruptcy

  • Dec 6, 1559

    The Escorial, Philip's Palace, was begun in Madrid

    The Escorial, Philip's Palace, was begun in Madrid
  • Dec 6, 1560

    Philip II goes bankrupt for the second time

  • Dec 6, 1561

    Madrid named Capital of Spain

  • Dec 6, 1566

    The first revolt in the Spanish Netherlands

  • Dec 6, 1576

    Philip II goes bankrupt for the third time

  • The Escorial Finished

    The Escorial Finished
  • Philip II invades England

  • Philip II Leaves Power

    Philip II Leaves Power