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Period: Feb 24, 1515 to Sep 21, 1555
ARCHIDUKE CHARLES EMPEROR OF THE HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE
Archduke Charles, later Emperor Charles VI, vied for the Spanish throne in the War of the Spanish Succession. Despite early gains, he was defeated, allowing Bourbon Philip V to secure Spain. -
Jan 16, 1556
KING OF SPAIN AS PHILIP II
Philip II of Spain (1527–1598) ruled a large empire. He was a strong Catholic who fought against Protestantism. He sent the Spanish Armada to attack England, but it was defeated. -
CHARLES II DIED
Charles II of Spain, died due to a combination of serious health problems. Throughout his life, Charles suffered from multiple physical and mental problems, including muscle weakness, developmental problems and possibly endocrine disorders. The exact cause of his death is unclear, but it is thought to have been kidney failure. -
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PHILIP OF ANJOU IS CROWNED
Philip of Anjou was crowned as King Philip V of Spain on November 1, 1701, marking the beginning of the Bourbon dynasty in Spain. His accession led to the War of the Spanish Succession, as European powers contested his claim to the throne. -
BATTLE OF ALMANSA
The Battle of Almansa (1707) was a decisive Bourbon victory in the War of the Spanish Succession, where forces led by the Duke of Berwick defeated the Allies, securing Spain for Philip V and shifting the war's balance in favor of the Bourbons. -
TREATY OF UTRECHT
The main goal of the treaty was to restore peace and to make a balance of powers in Europe, thought native villages fell under English colonial authorityes. France had to give up some territories to the United Kingdom, and Spain lost Sicily, Naples and Gibraltar.