1580 ⟶ Spain and Portugal Unified Under Philip II
Spain unifies with Portugal under Philip II. The struggle fo...
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👑 Charles V Becomes Holy Roman Emperor
Death of Emperor Maximilian; Charles I of Austria, Spain, and the Low Countries becomes Emperor of Holy Roman Empire as Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (ruled until 1556).⟶
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Luxembourg👑 Birth of Elizabeth Tudor
Elizabeth Tudor is born.⟶
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United Kingdom⚔️ Charles V's Victory at the Battle of Mühlberg
Emperor Charles V decisively dismantles the Schmalkaldic League at the Battle of Mühlberg.⟶
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Germany👑 Mary I Ascends to Throne and Restores Catholicism
Mary Tudor becomes the first queen regnant of England and restores the Church of England under Papal authority.⟶
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United Kingdom🏰 Princess Elizabeth Imprisoned in the Tower of London
Princess Elizabeth is imprisoned in the Tower of London upon the orders of Mary I for suspicion of being involved in the Wyatt rebellion.⟶
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United Kingdom👑 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.⟶
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