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Apr 14, 1578
Birth
Born in Madrid, Corona de Castilla -
Crowning
He was king of Spain, Portugal, Naples, Sicilia, Cerdeña until death -
Wedding
He marries with Margarita De Austria (Holy Roman Empire) -
Treaty of peace (London)
Felipe III and Jacob I sign a treaty of peace -
Expulsion of the Moriscos
Reasons:
The unpopularity between the Christians
The need to control the wealth of the Moriscos
Consequences:
About 300 000 Moriscos where expelled from Spain -
Twelve Years' Truce
Cessation of Hostilities between Spain and The Netherlands.
It marked the point from which the independence of the United Provinces received formal recognition. -
Starts the Thirty Years' War
It was one of the most destructive wars in the European history.
The Spanish Empire and The Catholic League fought against The Anti-imperial Alliance -
Death
Died in Madrid, Corona de Castilla