Timeline: Philip II

1540

Philip received the Ducy of Milan

1543

first wife

his first wife was Maria of Portugal, which was also his first cousin.

1551

traveled world wide

"Philip, a very dutiful son, took this advice to heart. From 1543 Charles conferred on his son the regency of Spain whenever he himself was abroad. From 1548 until 1551, Philip traveled in Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands, but his great reserve and his inability to speak fluently any language except Castilian made him unpopular with the German and Flemish nobility" https://www.britannica.com/biography/Philip-II-king-of-Spain-and-Portugal

1554

second wife

his second wife was Mary of England, and her and Philip II became joint sovereign of England until Mary's death

1555

Philip recieved the Franche comte'

the Franche comte' is a historical region and former région of France

1557

won war over the French at Saint - Quentin

1559

third wife

his last wife was Elizabeth of Valois, who is the daughter of Henry II of France

1559

Peace of Cateau Cambre'sis

his third marriage was a result of the war between Spain and France

1563

El Escorial

Philip built a palace called El Escorial, it took many years and money building it.
time frame: 1563-1584

Oct 23, 1566

Dutch Revolt

there were angry protestant mobs that when through catholic churches. Philip raised taxes in the Netherlands, just so he could get rid of Protestantism. People did not agree with him so they rebelled. As a result he executed the rebellions killed over 1,5000 people in just one day

1568

daughter death

"Elizabeth bore Philip two daughters, Isabella Clara Eugenia (1566–1633) and Catherine Micaela (1567–97). Elizabeth died in 1568" (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Philip-II-king-of-Spain-and-Portugal)

1571

the Battle of Lepanto

Philip II defeated the great Ottoman offensive in the Mediterranean at the Battle of Lepanto

Jun 18, 1571

200 ships to an Ottoman Empire near Lepanto

King Philip sent 200 ships to an Ottoman near Lepanto in 1571. The pope wanted a Catholic Princess to go against the Ottoman Empire. So Philip took charge by helping and sent the ships to the empire.

Sep 12, 1585

Launching the Spanish Armada

Philip launched the Spanish Armada (even though it was defeated). He did this because Queen Elizabeth I was a supporter of the Protestants who had rebelled against Philip.

1588