Philip II of Spain

  • Feb 5, 1556

    Philip II of Spain Signed treaty of Vaucelles

    Philip II of Spain and Henry II of France both signed the treaty of Vaucelles
  • Dec 8, 1556

    First stages of revolt in the Spanish Netherlands

  • Aug 10, 1557

    Philip II of Spain went bankrupt for the first time

  • Apr 3, 1559

    Philip II of Spain and Henry II of France signed the peace of Cateau-Cambresis

    This ended in a long series of war between Hapsburg and Valois dynasty
  • Jan 8, 1560

    Philip II of Spain went bankrupt a second time

  • Sep 23, 1561

    Philip II of Spain gave order to halt colonizing efforts in Florida.

    The French took advantage of this opputunity.
  • Dec 8, 1568

    Start of revolt in Moriscos.