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1539
The Death of Philip II's mother
Philip II's mother was Isabella of Portugal -
1545
Philip's first wife Maria of Portugal died
The cause of her death was a hemorrhage. -
1548
Philip II traveled to Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands
Philip II isn't very popular with the Germans because of his lack of their language.
*This continues until 1551 -
1554
Philip II married Mary I of England
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1558
Mary I (Philip's wife) dies without having children
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1559
Philip II married Elizabeth of Valois
This was the daughter of Henry II of France, and because of this, France and Spain were at peace for a few years. -
1568
Philip imprisons his son Don Carlos
Don Carlos was the son of Maria of Portugal. He was imprisoned because he had the desire to leave. -
1568
Philip's son (Don Carlos) starved himself
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1570
Philip II had his fourth marriage
He married his niece Anna, the daughter of Emperor Maximilian II. -
1578
Philip's wife Anna gives birth to Philip's second son, Philip III
Philip III later became the king of Spain after Philip II died.