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Period: Oct 19, 1469 to
The Early Modern Period
The Early Modern Period began with the Marriage of the Catholic Monarhcs (Isabel and Fernando) and It ends with the death of Philip II -
Jan 2, 1492
The Reconquest of Granada
In this event the Caholic Monarchs reconquered the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, and they expelled finaly all the muslims from the Iberian Peninsula. -
Oct 12, 1492
The Discovery of America
In 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived to America with 3 ships, called: "La Pinta", "La niña" and "La Santa María". The conquest of America follow this event. -
Oct 9, 1516
Carlos I become king of Spain
Carlos I was the son of Juana the Mad and Philip the Handsome. He was the ruler of a huge empire because he inhereted the Crowns of Castilla and Aragon, and territories in America, Italy, the Mediterranean Sea and Africa (from mother side) and territories in Germany, Luxemburg and the Frank County (from fathers side)
