1559 ⟶ Italian Wars End with Peace Treaty

With the Peace of Cateau Cambrésis, the Italian Wars conclud...
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📜 Martin Luther Posts Ninety-Five Theses

The Reformation begins when Martin Luther posts his Ninety-five Theses in Saxony.⟶
Martin Luther Posts Ninety-Five Theses (1517)
ChristianitySaxonyReligious ReformCatholicismPrinting PressReligious DoctrineHeresy
GermanyGermany

✝️ Protestant Reformation Established in Sweden

Protestant Reformation begins in Sweden.⟶
Protestant Reformation Established in Sweden (1527)
ChristianityReligionReligious ReformEuropean History
SwedenSweden

⚔️ Charles V's Victory at the Battle of Mühlberg

Emperor Charles V decisively dismantles the Schmalkaldic League at the Battle of Mühlberg.⟶
Charles V's Victory at the Battle of Mühlberg (1547)
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🏦 Habsburg Spain Declares Bankruptcy

Habsburg Spain declares bankruptcy. Philip II of Spain had to declare four state bankruptcies in 1557, 1560, 1575 and 1596.⟶
Habsburg Spain Declares Bankruptcy (1557)
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🕊️ Italian Wars End with Peace Treaty

With the Peace of Cateau Cambrésis, the Italian Wars conclude.⟶
Italian Wars End with Peace Treaty (1559)
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👑 Spain and Portugal Unified Under Philip II

Spain unifies with Portugal under Philip II. The struggle for the throne of Portugal ends the Portuguese Empire. The Spanish and Portuguese crowns are united for 60 years, i.e. until 1640.⟶
Spain and Portugal Unified Under Philip II (1580)
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