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Period: Jan 27, 1438 to
Habsburg( House of Austria)
One of Europes most important royal houses. Throne of Holy Roman Empire was constantly occupied by Habsburg. Included Spain, The Holy Roman Empire, and the Ntherlands. Battled for Catholicism. -
Period: Oct 31, 1451 to Apr 20, 1506
Christopher Columbus
Born In Italy, but sailed for Spain.Wanted a three ship voyage of discovery, but was denied three times. Isabella of Castille and Ferdinand of Aragon finally approved his quest. He then discovered the "New World", in his many voyages. -
Period: Jan 27, 1492 to
Siglo de Oro
Started with the marriage of Catholic royals Isabella and Ferdinand, which united the kingdoms of Aragon and Castille. WHo approved the voyages of Christopher Columbus. Led to many riches for Spain. -
Jan 27, 1528
Francisco Pizzaro
With a Navigator and a Priest Prancisco discovered the Spanish Ocean. 3 years later conquered Peru and gained commision for Spain. -
Jan 27, 1555
Habsburg Splits
Charles V was the current ruler,He split the empire between Austrian and Spanish branches, then left monastery of Yuste. The royals continued to marry into each others family though. -
Jan 1, 1562
Richest Era for Spain
Philip 2 leads Spain to richest and most prosperous era of their time. Had a distaste for war. That might be why his countrys power only lasted to 1588 in a lose to England. -
England Gains Power
Engalnd defeats the thought to be invincible army of Spain under leadership of Sir Francis Drake and Lord Charles Howard. Spain never regained back power. Queen Elizabeth's,and Englands soldiers, made them a world-class power and introduced long range weapons. -
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30 Year War
Was a war between Habsburg Catholics vs German Protestants. Led to the split of the Holy Roman Empire, 100 years after. Split into 2 countries Prussia(Protestant and Catholic) and Austria(Catholic). -
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Rise and Fall of Louis XIV
Louis was 4 and half years old when his father the king of France passed away, he was left to rule. Due to the fact he was only 4 Cardinal Richelieu took over as ruler until he was 18. He was tutored by his godfather, and cheif financial advisor, Jean-Baptiste Colbert. When he took over rule he reformed the country, and gained publicity. He also created the great palace of Versailles.His decline was due to him paying attention to his personal interest instead of his people. -
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Civil War Europe
Charles I vs Parliament. The first phase was a win for Charles in which he dissolved Parliament for 11 years. The second phase was a defeat for Charles and he was beheaded. His son Charles II formed an army of English and Scottish royalist. Which propted Oliver Cromwell to shatter the remaining Royalist. forces and ended the, "Wars of Three Kingdoms". -
Parliament Monarchy England
English Bill of Rights is created. A Parliamentary monarchy was established. Creates Laws and gets money for Monarch, Up to Monarch if they listen. Led to the rise of Europes Economy. -
Peter the Great
Was the Tsar of Russia. Westernized Russia, he wanted to be more like Western Europe, relocted the capital to St. Petersburg. Took control of taxes and Church. Created the Russian Orthodox church.
