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1556
Phillip II Inherited throne
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Period: 1556 to
Defensive Motives
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1557
St Quentin
Where Philip defeated Henry II and was a key catalysis for peace -
1559
Treaty of Cateau Cambresis
Ended the war. Treaty negotiated with Henry II (son of Francis I). Was a great monarchy but died at Cateau Cambresis jousting. This lead to a period of weakness for France. -
Throckmorton Plot
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Period: to
Aggressive Motives
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Babington Plot
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Mary Queen of Scots executed
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Dead