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100
Christianity in Spain
In the first Century A.D. christianity arrived in Spain, this was identified through the missionary Saint James. -
Period: 100 to
The History of Spain
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313
Constantine's Edict of Milan
This document banned all forms of persecutions against Christians, and secured the religion of Spain. -
415
The Visigoths
A tribe that conquered all of northern Spain and entered Spain under a plitical direction. -
Jan 1, 711
Arabs Dominate
In 711 A.D. The Arabs dominated almost the entire Peninsula and Spain came under the rule of the Caliphs of Damascus. -
Jan 1, 1035
Fernando I
Disputes with Leon caused War between Bermudo III of Leon and Fernando I. -
Jan 1, 1217
Castilla and Leon
Bermudo died and his kingdom was given to Fernando which united Castilla and Leon. -
Jan 1, 1235
Jaime I
Known as the Conqueror, conquered the Balearic Islands. -
Jan 1, 1236
Cordoba
Cordoba was captured and Fernando recovered many documents, and sent them to the University of Salamanca. -
Jan 1, 1480
The Spanish Inquisition
Began to impose spiritual unity by expelling all Jews from Spain. -
Jan 1, 1492
Granada Falls
The Christian armies reconquered the kingdom of Granada, bringing an end to Arab rule in the peninsula. -
Jan 1, 1492
Royal Marriage
The marriage of Isabel of Castilla and Fernando of Aragon, brought unifications to Castilla and Aragon. -
Jan 1, 1492
Columbus
Columbus dicovered America, after his voyages and his settlement of the Island of Hispaniola. -
Jan 1, 1555
Conference of Augsburg
This document allowed protestant rights to be recognized. Lutherans were Martin Luther's followers, who had many conflicts with the Catholic-dominated empire. -
The Golden Age
"was the most brilliant period in Spanish literature and culture". It began in 1550 and lasted until 1650. -
Habsburg Dynasty
The Habsburg rule ended, because Carlos II died, leaving no successor. -
The War of Succession
This war resulted in the Salic Law and Spain lost Italy. -
Felipe V of Spain
Felipe V was the first Borbon King. He ruled until 1746. -
War of Independence
Citizens in Madrid surrounded the Palacio Real in order to prevent the French from removing infantes. -
Napoleon
Napoleon invaded Spain, installing his brother Jose I as the King. -
The First Republic ends
This Republic only lasted eleven months, and when this form of government failed the army was forced to remove it. -
The Spanish-American War
The Maine (an American battleship) was destroyed in the Havana Harbor and Spain was forced into War with America, where Spain lost. -
The Second Republic
This Republic lasted only one month. Its main purpose was the separation of Church and State. -
The Spanish Civil War
General Sanjurjo was killed in a plane crash, Francisco Franco's forces took over Madrid. -
ETA
Basque Terrorist Organization. Has killed 1,000 people since its foundation. -
The New Constitution
Stood for Justice, Liberty and Security. This document gave Spaniards many new rights and freedoms. -
EU Capital
It was Spain's turn to be the EU Capital of Culture, and the Maastricht Treaty was signed. -
Olympics
The Olympics were held in Barcelona. -
Madrid Train Bombings
Three days before the Presidential Elections there were train bombings in Madrid and people blamed ETA. Aznar was suppose to win but he lost to Jose Zapatero. -
The Battle of Covadonga
During this battle the Arabs were defeated by the Christians. They won under the rule of Don Pelayo, and he was then later named the King of Asturias. -
Don Garcia
The Asturian monarchy moved the court to Leon under the reign of Don Garcia and this allowed for southward expansion of Christianity in Spain. -
Peninsula
The Visigoths gain control over the entire Peninsula.They were under the rule of King Leovigildo.
