Philip II of Spain Timeline

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  • May 21, 1527

    Birth Date

    Philip II was born in Palacio de Pimentel, Valladolid, Spain. His parents are Charles V and Isabella of Portugal.
  • Jul 8, 1545

    First Wife Dies at Childbirth

    First Wife Dies at Childbirth
    Philip's first wife, Maria of Portugal, dies while giving birth to Don Carlos.
  • Jul 25, 1554

    Married Mary I of England

    Married Mary I of England
    Charles V, Philip's father, arranged Philip's marriage to his cousin, Mary I, so Philip could also have control over England.
  • 1556

    Becoming King of Spain

    Becoming King of Spain
    Philip II was enthroned after his father, Charles V, abdicates. He inherited Spain, the Spanish Netherlands, and the Americas.
  • 1557

    First Bankruptcy

    First Bankruptcy
    Philip II went bankrupt for the first time. This eventually led to Philip taxing his citizens.
  • Nov 17, 1558

    Mary I of England Died

    His second wife, Mary I of England, passed away of disease.
  • 1559

    The Escorial was Built

    The Escorial was Built
    The Escorial, a massive gray granite palace built for Philip to express his power and religion, was built in Madrid. This contributed to his power-hungry and egotistical qualities.
  • Jun 22, 1559

    Philip Marries Elisabeth of Valois

    Philip Marries Elisabeth of Valois
    Philip married Elisabeth of Valois, which created peace between Spain and France.
  • 1560

    Second Bankruptcy

    Philip went bankrupt for a second time.
  • 1581

    Philip Writing to His Daughters (1581-1583)

    Philip Writing to His Daughters (1581-1583)
    Philip wrote a series of letters to his two daughters about the love of plants and gardening.

  • Death Date

    Philip II of Spain died in El Escorial, Spain of cancer.