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Carthage Begins to Conquer Spain
Beaten in the first Punic War, Carthage – or at least leading Carthaginians – turned their attention to Spain. Hamilcar Barca began a campaign of conquest and settlement in Spain which continued under his son in law. A capital for Carthage in Spain was established at Cartanega. The campaign continued under Hannibal, who pushed further north but came to blows with the Romans and their ally Marseille, who had colonies in Iberia. -
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Germanic Peoples Conquer Spain
With Roman control of Spain in chaos due to civil war , German groups the Sueves, Vandals and Alans invaded. These were followed by the Visigoths, who invaded first on behalf of the emperor to enforce his rule and later to subdue the Sueves. After the Visigoths were pushed out of Gaul in 507, Spain became home to Germanic peoples. -
Feb 7, 1209
First university in Spain
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May 11, 1533
1. The Conquest of the Aztec and Inca Empires
After the New World was discovered, Spain soon realized that it was an incredibly valuable resource that should be pacified and colonized. Francisco Pizarro led an expedition in Peru and accomplished just that, killing hundreds and taking the gold and silver. He also paved the way for years of spanish rule. -
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Napoleon is kicked out of France
Napoleon Bonaparte is considered the greatestgeneral of all time, which can't be true because he failed several times. Before his death he controlled most of western Europe and was the ruler of France, when an attack on Russia failed and got him banished. He attempted to take back his kingdom, but he failed once again and was banished to an island where he lived, got weaker, and died. -
King Ferdinand and Isabella marry
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Republic of Spain
King Alfonso XIII is forced out by the people of Spain. Spain becomes a republic. -
Fransisco Franco comes into rule
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Spain Civil War ends!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Spain civil war finally ends after a long 4 years, and General Francisco Franco emerges as the war’s victor. He rules as a dictator until his death in 1975. There, Juan Carlos de Borbon is named king, and Spain becomes a constitutional monarchy. -
Summer Olympics held in Spain
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Treaty of Tordesillas
The treaty of Tordesillas was a deal struck between Portugal and Spain, breaking apart the newfound land, South America. Portugal founded Brazil and the country is now heavily influenced by their Every other country has Spanish influences. It was struck in Tordesillas. -
Spain legalizes same-sex marriage
Prime minister Jose Zapatero legalized gay marriage after a tight vote and heavy discussion with two parties. This debate had been raging for some time and most felt it divided the country. -
Spain changes the cabinet
In April, Prime Minister Zapatero reveals his new Cabinet. For the first time ever, there are more women than men serving in the Cabinet. -
Major Plane Crash
The Spaniar Flight 2256 crashed just after taking off, becoming the worst crash in Spain ever. It was the first crash for the Spaniar company in 20 years, adding to its already negative image. The company closed a few months later.
