Birth of Philip II
Philip of Habsburg is born at Valladolid and later becomes King Philip II of Spain and husband of Mary I of England.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Philip Habsburg Biography and Timeline
Follow Philip Habsburg through 8 dated historical records for Spain.
Philip Habsburg, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
8Distinct records
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1527–1584Years on this page
1527
1554
Arrives in England
Philip arrives in England before his marriage to Mary
Role range: 1554-1558
Marriage Treaty
Philip marries Mary and becomes king consort of England
Role range: 1554-1558
1582
Battle of Ponta Delgada
Benefits from the Spanish victory that weakens opposition to his rule in Portugal
Role range: 1556-1598
Gregorian Calendar Adoption
Adopts the Gregorian calendar in Spain as the day after 4 October becomes 15 October
Role range: 1556-1598
1584
Treaty of Joinville
Backs the Catholic League through the Treaty of Joinville
Role range: 1556-1598
Reward for Gerard
Rewards the family of Balthasar Gerard after the assassination of William the Silent
Role range: 1556-1598
Escorial Completion
Completes the royal monastery and palace complex of El Escorial
Role range: 1556-1598
Records, sources and methodology
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