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May 21, 1527
Philip II is Born
Philip II, son of Isabella of Portugal and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor was born May 21st, 1527 -
Sep 25, 1555
Peace of Augsberg
Charles unwillingly agreed to Peace of Augsburg allowing Germans princes choose the religion for their territory. -
Feb 5, 1556
Truce of Vaucelles
Henry II of France and Philip II of Spain signed the truce of Vaucelles -
Jul 25, 1556
Philip II Comes To Power
Philip II became ruler of Spain on July 25th, 1556 when his father abdicated. -
Aug 10, 1557
Battle of St. Quentin
Spanish and English troops in alliance fought and won against the French at Battle of St. Quentin. -
Oct 7, 1571
Battle of Lepanto
Over 200 Spanish and Venetian ships defeated the large Ottoman fleet near Lepanto on October 7th, 1571. -
Jan 31, 1580
King of Portugal Dies
King of Portugal dies without an heir to take the throne so Philip II being his nephew seized the Portugal kingdom. -
Philip II Dies
Philip II died from an illness (Some sources have said that although some say it is unknown..)
