Spain's Gradual Demise Timeline

  • Anglo–Spanish War began.

  • The Spanish Armada was defeated in the English Channel.

  • Philip III of Spain was crowned.

  • Anglo-Spanish War ended.

  • The Expulsion of the Moriscos began.

  • Thirty Years' War began.

  • Philip IV of Spain was crowned.

  • Charles II of Spain was crowned.

  • War of the Spanish Succession: The war began.

  • Seven Years' War: Spain declared war on Great Britain.