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May 27, 1527
Phillip II is born
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Feb 24, 1530
Charles V becomes empire of the Hapsburg empire
The Hapsburg empire consisted of the Holy Roman Empire and the Netherlands. -
Jan 1, 1543
Philip II marries Maria
He does this to form an alliance with Portugal. -
Jan 1, 1545
Maria of Portugal dies
Mary of Portugal dies while birthing. -
Period: Jan 1, 1550 to
Siglo de Oro
This time was known for brilliance in the arts and literature. -
Jul 25, 1554
Phillip II marries Mary Tudor
Since they married, France and England had a temporary alliance. -
Jan 1, 1555
Peace of Augburg begins
This enabled German princes to choose their land's religion. -
Jan 1, 1556
Charles V abdicates
He gave the Holy Roman Empire to his brother Ferdinand and the rest of the land to Philip II. -
Period: Jan 1, 1556 to
Philip II rules Spain
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Nov 17, 1558
Mary Tudor dies
France and England no longer have an alliance. -
Jan 1, 1571
Battle of Lepanto
Spain and Italy defeated the Ottomans in Greece -
Jan 1, 1581
Dutch Netherlands declared independence
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Philip II died