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1492
Columbus finds Americas
In 1492 Christopher Columbus lands in what he thinks is the Indies. The new land turned out to be the Americas which would become very profitable. -
1519
Cortes conquers the Aztecs
The Spanish military leader kills and conquers most of the Aztec empire and goes on to build Mexico city on the Aztec capital. -
1519
Charles V comes to power
The first leader of Spain, Charles V, in the Age of Absolutism comes into power. Charles V becomes the leader of the Spanish empire and the Holy Roman empire. -
1532
Pizarro Conquers Peru
The Spanish conquistador Pizarro conquers Peru along with his brother. They later went on to build a new city on there conquered land -
1554
Phillip II marries Mary I
The marriage between Phillip II and Mary I creates a strong alliance between Spain and England. When she died in 1558 the alliance came to an end. -
1556
Charles V Abdicates
Charles V was the first modern king to abdicate.When he did this he gave Spain and its colonies to his son Phillip II and the Hapsburg Empire to his brother Ferdinand. -
1556
Phillip II comes to power
Phillip II comes to power when his father abdicates.He claims to rule by divine right and sees himself as the protector of the Holy Roman Empire. -
Spanish Armada is defeated
The massive Spanish fleet that was set to invade England was defeated by a much smaller and faster English Navy.This is seen as a huge loss to the Spanish empire. -
Don Quixote is written
The Spanish author Cervantes wrote the first modern novel about a common man inspiring to go on a heroic adventure along with his side kick. -
The Golden Age ends
The Spanish Golden Age comes to an end. The end was caused by the crippling Spanish economy and the revolts in Spanish colonies.
