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Period: 1492 to
The Golden Age
The Spanish Golden Age is a period of flourishing in arts and literature in Spain, coinciding with the political rise of the Spanish Empire under the Catholic Monarchs of Spain and the Spanish Habsburgs. Spain's most prolific playwright, Lope de Vega, wrote possibly one thousand plays during his lifetime, of which over four hundred survive to the present day. Some of Spain's greatest music is regarded as having been written in the period. -
Apr 14, 1578
Philip III of Spain is born
He was born in Madrid on April 14, 1578. Son of Felipe II, from whom he inherited the tronó, grandson of Carlos I, and by his mother, Archduchess Margarita of Austria, and descendant of Emperor Ferdinand I of Habsburg. He married Margaret of Austria, who reigned alongside him between 1599 and 1611, when he died. They had eight children. Among them, the successor of Felipe III, Felipe IV. -
Period: Apr 14, 1578 to
Philip III life span
Philip III was King of Spain. He was also, as Philip II, King of Portugal, Naples, Sicily and Sardinia and Duke of Milan from 1598 until his death in 1621. Philip III later married his cousin Margaret of Austria, sister of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor. Although also known in Spain as Philip the Pious, Philip's political reputation abroad has been largely negative. For many, the decline of Spain can be dated to the economic difficulties that set in during the early years of his reign. -
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Margaret of Austria lifespan
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Start of Austria Minors and Foreign Political Economy
The Austrias of the seventeenth century, are the so-called "Minor Austrias" (Felipe III, Felipe IV and Carlos II) and symbolize the loss of Hispanic hegemony in Europe and the decline of the Spanish Empire, with significant territorial losses. -
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Pax Hispanica
The Pax Hispanica (Latin for "Spanish Peace") refers to a period of twenty-three years from 1598 to 1621, when Spain disengaged from the European wars of religion that afflicted Europe during the previous century. Peace was signed with the Kingdom of France, the Kingdom of England, and the Dutch United Provinces. This roughly corresponds to the rule of Philip III of Spain -
Pax Hispanica (start)
The Peace of Vervins ended Spanish involvement in the French Wars of Religion. Spain had been at war with France, with only brief respites, since the Second Italian War of 1499. -
Felipe III is considered the first of the Austria minors
King Felipe III, Felipe IV, and Carlos II are known as the Lesser Habsburgs. After his father dies, Felipe III becomes King of Spain and Portugal. It is considered one of the minor Habsburgs due to the mismanagement of the government and its negative effects. With the arrival of the new monarch, the system of government changes. -
The Valid (King's Philip favorite)
Philip III began the practice of leaving the government of the nation in the hands of the validos. His reign brought about a great change in the Spanish monarchy. He no longer ruled personally if you do not dare his valid, the Duke of Lerma. Philip III handed over all the power of the state to his trusted friend while he devoted himself to hunting, art collecting and winning ceremonies. -
Dominions of Philip III in 1598
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King of Spain and Portugal
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King of Sardinia, Naples and Sicily
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Duke of Milan
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Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain marries Philip III
Margaret was the daughter of Archduke Charles II of Austria and Maria Anna of Bavaria and thus the paternal granddaughter of the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I. Her elder brother was the Archduke Ferdinand, who succeeded as Emperor in 1619. Two of her sisters, Anna and Constance, through their subsequent marriages to King Sigismund III Vasa, became Queens of Poland. -
Creation of the Dukedom of Lerma
Duke of Lerma is a hereditary title in the Peerage of Spain accompanied by the dignity of Grandee, granted in 1599 by Philip III to Francisco Gómez de Sandoval, 4th Count of Lerma and his royal favourite. Dukes of Lerma (1599) Francisco Gómez de Sandoval y Rojas, 1st Duke of Lerma -
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Dukedom of Lerma
Duke of Lerma (Spanish: Duque de Lerma) is a hereditary title in the Peerage of Spain accompanied by the dignity of Grandee, granted in 1599 by Philip III to Francisco Gómez de Sandoval, 4th Count of Lerma and his royal favourite. -
The Court of Valladolid was transferred
In January 1601, the court of Valladolid was transferred; However, after the Madrid residents made great gifts to the king and the Duke of Lerma, the Court again came to Madrid in 1606. -
Anne of Austria is born
Anne was Philips daugther -
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Mary of Austria is born
She was Philip's and Margaret's daughter, she died a month after begin born -
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Foreing policy
The only period of peace in the Spain of the Habsburgs that consisted of:
- 12-year truce with the Netherlands
- Peace treaty with England
- Peace treaty with France
Felipe III signed a series of peace treaties with France, England and Holland, -
Pax Hispanica
The Treaty of London concluded the Anglo-Spanish War on terms largely favourable to Spain. -
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El Quixote publishment
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El Quixote is published
The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha (Modern Spanish: El ingenioso hidalgo (in Part 2, caballero) don Quijote de la Mancha, pronounced, is a Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes. It was originally published in two parts, in 1605 and 1615. A founding work of Western literature, it is often labeled as the first modern novel[2][3] and is considered one of the greatest works ever written.[4][5] Don Quixote also holds the distinction of being one of the most-translated books in the world. -
Philip IV is born
Philip IV , also called the Planet King , was King of Spain from 1621 to his death and King of Portugal from 1621 to 1640.
By the time of his death, the Spanish Empire had reached approximately 12.2 million square kilometers in area but in other aspects was in decline, a process to which Philip contributed with his inability to achieve successful domestic and military reform. -
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Philip IV lifespan
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Maria Anna of Spain is born
She was Philip daughter -
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Maria Anna of Spain lifespan
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Infante Carlos of Spain is born
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Infante Carlos of Spain lifespan
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The Expulsion of the Moriscos
The Expulsion of the Moriscos was decreed by King Philip III of Spainon April 9, 1609. The Moriscoswere descendants of Spain's Muslimpopulation that had converted to Christianityby coercion or by royal decree in the early 16th century. -
The Expulsion of the Moriscos (start)
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Pax Hispanica
The Twelve Years' Truce halted the fighting in the Spanish Netherlands. -
Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria is born
He was son of Philip. It is not clear if he was born on May 16, 1609 or November 9, 1641 -
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Muali Ech Cheich sells territory to Philip III
He sells the city "Larche" -
Duke of Lerma was replaced by Duke of Uceda
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Pax Hispanica
Henry IV of France was assassinated. -
Infanta Margarita of Spain is born
She was Philip's daughter -
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Infanta Margarita of Spain lifespan
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Infante Alonso of Spain is born
Philip's son -
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Infante Alonso of Spain lifespan
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The Expulsion of the Moriscos (end)
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El Quixote (second parte) is published
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Successes with the north of Italy with a new period started.
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Removal of the Duke of Lerma
The corruption and enrichment of the Duke of Lerma, and his adherents like the Count of Lemos and the Marquis of Seven Churches, became scandalous. -
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Philip's intervention
The emperor Ferdinand II of Habsburg asked for help from his Spanish relatives to face the rebellion of the Protestant Germans.
