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Aug 3, 1492
EXPLORATION: Columbus's Expedition
Christopher Columbus takes three ships to search for a way to reach Asia from the west, and accidentally lands in the Americas. -
Jun 28, 1519
GOVERNMENT: Charles V Crowned
Charles V inheirits the Hapsburg Empire upon the death of his grandfather. -
Mar 15, 1521
TERRITORY: Magellan Lands in the Philippines
Ferdinand Magellan and his expedition land on one of the islands in the Philippines. Magellan ends up claiming the Philippines for Spain. -
Jan 16, 1556
GOVERNMENT: Philip II Reigns
Philip II becomes king of Spain. Over his 42-year ruling period, he increases his power as an absolute monarch. -
Jan 16, 1556
TERRITORY: Charles V Divides Hapsburg Empire
Finding that the Hapsburg Empire is too big for one ruler, Charles V divides the area in two. The next king of Spain, Philip II, inheirits one of the areas. -
Oct 7, 1571
WAR: Battle of Lepanto
Spain aids Italian states in fighting an Ottoman fleet. -
WAR: Spanish Armada Attacks England
The Spanish armada attacks England. Over 130 ships and 20,000 men were sent with Spain expecting to win. Instead, the Spanish were severely defeated by the English. -
CULTURAL: Don Quixote Published
Francisco de Robles publishes Miguel de Cervantes's story, Don Quixote. The tale turns into a story taught in present-day English classes. -
TERRITORY: Treaty of Munster
Spain and the Netherlands sign the Treaty of Munster, and Spain officially loses their Dutch territory. -
CULTURAL: End of Spain's Golden Age
Spain's Golden Age, a time where many artists and writers produced incredible works, draws to a close.
