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May 21, 1527
Birth of Philip II
Philip, the son of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and Isabella of Portugal is born in the city of Valladolid in Spain. -
Aug 5, 1556
Philip II inherites Spain
(date is estimated) Charles V, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, divides his empire and retires to a monastery. He gives his son Philip II Spain, the Spanish netherlands, and the American colonies. -
Oct 7, 1571
The Battle of Lepanto
Philip II defeates the great Ottoman offensive in the Mediterranean at the Battle of Lepanto. -
Sep 15, 1580
Philip II seizes the Portugese Kingdom
(date is estimated) The King of Portugal died without an heir. Philip II seized the Portugese Kingdom, because he was the king's nephew. -
Philip II sends ships to the English Channel
(date is estimated) Philip II sends about 130 ships carrying 19,000 soldiers to the English Channel. But the English warships bombarded them with their heavier cannons. -
The Spanish Armada
(date is estimated) Philip II launches the Spanish Armada in an attempt to punish Protestant England and its queen Elizabeth I. -
The Death of Philip II
Philip II dies of cancer on September 13th, 1598 and is buried in El Escorial.
