Spain's Gradual Demise Timeline By natalieozimek 1585 Anglo–Spanish War began. 1588 The Spanish Armada was defeated in the English Channel. 1598 Philip III of Spain was crowned. 1604 Anglo-Spanish War ended. 1609 The Expulsion of the Moriscos began. 1618 Thirty Years' War began. 1621 Philip IV of Spain was crowned. 1675 Charles II of Spain was crowned. 1701 War of the Spanish Succession: The war began. 1761 Seven Years' War: Spain declared war on Great Britain.