Philip II of Spain

  • May 21, 1527

    Birth

  • Jan 1, 1545

    Maria dies, Don Carlos is born

    Maria dies, Don Carlos is born
    Maria of Portugal, Philip II's first wife, dies giving birth to her son, Don Carlos
  • Jan 1, 1554

    Marriage to Mary I of England

    Marriage to Mary I of England
  • Jan 1, 1556

    Philip II's first daughter is born

    Isabella Clara Eugenia is born
  • Jan 1, 1557

    Philip's second daughter is born

    Philip's second daughter is born
    Catherine Micaela is born
  • Jan 1, 1558

    Mary I dies

    Philip's second wife dies
  • Jan 1, 1559

    Marriage to Elizabeth I

    Philip's third marriage, under which he produced his two daughters
  • Jan 1, 1568

    Elizabeth I dies

    Elizabeth I dies
    The mother of his two beloved daughters dies
  • Jan 1, 1568

    Don Carlos's tragedy

    Philip II finds that his first son, Don Carlos, has been plotting against hi, and promptly places him in prison. After only a short period of time, he dies because of the poor conditions.
  • Jan 1, 1570

    Marriage to Anna of Austria

    Marriage to Anna of Austria
    Philip II's fourth marriage, under which he has Philip III
  • Jan 1, 1580

    Anna dies

    Philip's fourth wife, Anna of Austria, dies leaving Philip II's only son to him.
  • Death