The Rise of Spain

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  • May 27, 1527

    Phillip II is born

  • 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

  • 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

  • Philip II died