1572 ⟶ Jeanne d'Albret's Death and Henry of Navarre's Succession

Jeanne d'Albret dies aged 43 and is succeeded by Henry of Na...
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⚔️ Castilian and Aragonese Invasion of Southern Navarre

The southern part (historical core) of the Kingdom of Navarre is invaded by Castile and Aragon.⟶
Castilian and Aragonese Invasion of Southern Navarre (1512)
InvasionNavarreCastileWarfareTerritorial DisputesFerdinand II of AragonConquest
SpainSpainFranceFrance

👑 Anne Boleyn Crowned Queen of England

Anne Boleyn becomes Queen of England.⟶
Anne Boleyn Crowned Queen of England (1533)
English MonarchyTudor DynastyHenry VIIIChristianityMarriageEnglish ReformationMonarchyRoyal Court
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

⚔️ 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)
Holy Roman EmpireChristianityCharles VBattleReligious WarsMilitary History
GermanyGermany

✝️ Jeanne d'Albret Establishes Calvinism in Navarre

Jeanne d'Albret declares Calvinism the official religion of Navarre.⟶
Jeanne d'Albret Establishes Calvinism in Navarre (1560)
NavarreHuguenotsChristianityReligious ReformFrench Wars of ReligionReligious Politics
FranceFranceSpainSpain

👑 Jeanne d'Albret's Death and Henry of Navarre's Succession

Jeanne d'Albret dies aged 43 and is succeeded by Henry of Navarre.⟶
Jeanne d'Albret's Death and Henry of Navarre's Succession (1572)
SuccessionHuguenotsFrench Wars of ReligionMonarchyNavarreReligious Conflict
FranceFranceSpainSpain

👑 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)
Philip IIUnionEmpireSpanish EmpirePortuguese EmpireIberian UnionColonialismPolitical UnionMonarchy
SpainSpainPortugalPortugal