Phillip II

By luke.schaper
  • Philip is born
    May 21, 1527

    Philip is born

  • Period: May 21, 1527 to

    Philip II

  • Philips wife, Maria of Portugal, dies when giving birth to his first son, Don Carlos.
    Jul 1, 1545

    Philips wife, Maria of Portugal, dies when giving birth to his first son, Don Carlos.

  • Philip marries Queen Mary I
    Jul 1, 1554

    Philip marries Queen Mary I

  • Philip is king
    Jan 16, 1556

    Philip is king

  • Period: Jan 1, 1560 to

    Fights the Protestant rebels in the Netherlands

    Protestant protested against the Inquisition
  • After moving his court here, Philip declared Madrid to be the capital of Spain
    Jan 1, 1561

    After moving his court here, Philip declared Madrid to be the capital of Spain

  • Battle of Lepanto
    Oct 7, 1571

    Battle of Lepanto

    Spain and its Italian allies defeated the Ottoman
  • Northern Protestant provinces declared their independence from Spain
    Jul 26, 1581

    Northern Protestant provinces declared their independence from Spain

    Did not get official recognition yet. Became known as the Dutch Netherlands.
  • Phillip invades England with his armada

    Phillip invades England with his armada

  • Philip Dies

    Philip Dies

    Philip dies and his rule ends.

  • Dutch Netherlands gained officail recognition to declare independence.

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