THE MODERN AGE IN SPAIN

  • Oct 19, 1469

    Marriage of the Catholic Kings

    Marriage of the Catholic Kings
    The Catholic Kings ( Isabel I of Castilla and Fernando II of Aragón) become married in the Palacio de los Vivero, in Valladolid.
  • Jan 2, 1492

    The conquest of Granada.

    The conquest of Granada.
    The Catholic Kings conquered the Granada kingdom after 800 years. King Boabdil ( knows like Muhámmad XII ), was the last Muslim King.
  • Aug 3, 1492

    Cristopher Colombus set off with three caravels.

    Cristopher Colombus set off with three caravels.
    Cristopher Colombus set off with three caravels from port of Palos de la Frontera, in Huelva, to find a new route to the India.
  • Oct 12, 1492

    The discover of "El Salvador"

    The discover of "El Salvador"
    After two months and nine days, Cristopher Colombus arrived on a "New Land". He named the island like "El Salvador". Now the name of that island is "Bahamas".
  • Mar 14, 1516

    Carlos I became the King of Spain

    Carlos I became the King of Spain
    Fernando II of Aragon died so Juana I of Castilla become the queen of Spain but in truth, was his son: Carlos I of Spain.
  • Jan 16, 1556

    Felipe II, become ruler of the largest empire.

    Felipe II, become ruler of the largest empire.
    King Carlos I, abdicate and Felipe II become de ruler of Spain with 27 years old.
  • Jan 1, 1558

    The Spanish Armada was defeated.

    The Spanish Armada was defeated.
    The Spanish Armada was defeated by
    Carlos I died with 58 years old.
  • Jan 1, 1566

    The Netherlands rose up against the spanish rule.

    The Netherlands rose up against the spanish rule.
    The Netherlands rose up against the spanish rule.
  • Jan 1, 1571

    Battle of Lepanto

    Battle of Lepanto
    Felipe II defeated the Turks at the battle of Lepanto.
  • Jan 1, 1580

    The Kingdom of Portugal came under Spanish rule and the empire became expanded.

    The Kingdom of Portugal came under Spanish rule and the empire became expanded.
    The Kingdom of Portugal came under Spanish rule and the empire became expanded.
  • Death of Felipe II

    Death of Felipe II
  • King Carlos II died

    King Carlos II died
  • Decisive battle in the triumph of Felipe V

    Decisive battle in the triumph of Felipe V
  • The war of sucession ended

    The war of sucession ended
  • The Riot of Aranjuez forced Carlos IV to abdicate.

    The Riot of Aranjuez forced Carlos IV to abdicate.