Philip II of Spain

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  • Period: May 21, 1527 to

    Life of Philip II of Spain and Portugal

  • Jul 8, 1545

    Birth of Don Carlos

    Philip II first child, grows up to hate his father after his father sees his sickly aperence and aperent mental disibility, Dies in prison July 25, 1568.
  • Jan 1, 1559

    Philip II Marriage with Elizabeth of Valois

    Only Year Stated, His third marriage, with the daughter of Henry II of France, Ended the open wars between Spain and France for a generation, Bore two daughters one eventualy gave birth to Philip III
  • Jan 1, 1568

    Moriscos of Granada Rebellion

    Ended 1570, only year was mentioned
  • Jan 1, 1568

    Netherlanders Rebellion

    ended 1609, only year stated, Important to know that all rebellions can be traced to the faction bickering in the Spanish Court
  • Sep 12, 1580

    Became King of Portugal as Philip I

  • English Defeat the "Invincible" Spanish Armada

    Only year stated, The armada was defeated when Philip II wanted to invade England and bring Catholicism

  • Aragonese Rebellion

    Ended 1592, Date not stated, only year