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Nov 12, 1555
Peace of Augsburg
Charles V approves Peace of Augsburg. This enabled German princes to choose religion for their territory. -
Nov 12, 1556
Philip II Becomes King
Philip II takes Charles' power of Spain. -
Nov 12, 1556
Charles V Retires
Charles V ends his title as ruler of Spain. -
Nov 12, 1556
Angry Protestants Respond
Due to Philip II raising taxes in the Netherlands, furious Protestants proceed through Catholic churches in mobs. -
Nov 12, 1568
1500 Protestants Executed
The Spanish duke killed 1500 Protestants upon the Protestants mobbing Catholic churches. -
Nov 12, 1579
Protestant Netherlands United
The seven northern provinces of the Netherlands united and declared themselves independent from Spain. -
Nov 12, 1580
Philip II Seizes
Philip seizes the Portuguese kingdom. -
Spanish Armada Begins
Intending to punish England being Protestant, Philip II launches the Spanish Armada.
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Spain Receives Gold
Approx. 339,000 pounds of gold was supplied to Spain from American mines.
