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Appointed Commander of the Gothic Auxiliaries by Emperor Theodesius
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Appointed Commander of the Gothic Auxiliaries by Emperor Theodesius
Elected to the Visigoth throne
Invades Italy leading the Visigoths until checked by Stilicho in 402
Succeeds as Visigoth King
Invades Gaul & siezes the south west of the country
Succeeds to the Visigoth throne, son of Euric
Marries Urraca, daughter of King Alfonso VI of Leon & Castille
After the Marriage to the daughter of Alfonso VI claims the throne of Leon & Castille
During the war with Castille & Leon makes the Count of Toulouse his vassal
Abandons the claim to the throne of Castille & Leon in favor of his stepson Alfonso VII
Succeeds to the throne of Aragon
Succeeds as King of Spain, son of Peter II. Assumes the throne under the protection of the Knights Templar
The son of Peter III succeeds his brother Alfonso III. Succeeds as King of Spain
Succeeds as King of Aragon
Succeeds as King of Leon & Castille
Marries Betriz, daughter of Ferdinand of Portugal
Marries Beatrix the Portuguese infanta
On Ferdinands death invades then rules Portugal
Appointed co-Regent of Castille during the minority of his Nephew John II
Marries Isabella of Portugal
Succeeds as King of Spain
Isabella of Castille succeeds to Castille & Leon on the death of her brother Henry IV. Castille & Aragon unite when Ferdinand II succeeds John II
Victory against Portugal unites the Kingdoms of Aragon & Castille forming modern Spain. After marriage to Isabella directs her war of succession against Alfonso V of Portugal
Interest in the marriage between Catherine of Aragon & Arthur 1st takes place
Henry VII hopes for "ties of blood" between England & Spain. Henry VII congratulates Ferdinand on success against the Moors
Agrees to the marriage between Catherine of Aragon & Prince Arthur, Henruy VIIs son
Finances Christopher Colombuss voyage of discovery to the Americas
Ferdinand agrees to pay a dowry of 200,000 crowns
Ferdinand agrees to pay a dowry of 200,000 crowns. Catherine of Aragon marries Prince Arthur
Marries Germaine de Foix, niece of Louis XII
If Louis renounces Milan & Genoa Ferdinand & Maximillian will defend France
Succeeds as King of Spain
Under the Treaty of Madrid Francis surrenders Burgundy, Artois & Flanders to Charles V. Under the Treaty of Madrid Francis gives up all claims in Italy
Francis I renounces the Treaty of Madrid as it was made under duress
Marries Maria of Portugal, 1st of 4 wives
Sends de Feria to Elizabeth I to arrange a marriage, the mission fails
Philip II is given the Government of The Netherlands by his father Charles V
Given the Government of Spain
Jesuits begin a Counter-Reformation, alienating Protestants & Catholics
Succeeds as King of Spain, only son of Emperor Charles V & Isabella of Portugal
Rules from Madrid for the rest of his reign
Philip increasingly governs his monarchy from Madrid
Appointed Regent in the Spanish Netherlands
Appoints Margaret of Austria, the Duchess of Parma & his half sister, as Regent
Appoints Granvelle to head the Council of State which governs The Netherlands
Marries Elizabeth of Valois, daughter of Henry II of France
Rules the Spanish Netherlands through regency and councils from Madrid
Philip strengthens Madrid as the administrative centre of the monarchy
Continues central oversight of the Netherlands from Spain
Philip II establishes Madrid as the main seat of his government
Philip continues building Madrid as the administrative centre of his monarchy
Enacts the Council of Trent in The Netherlands
Accepts the resignation of Graneville from the Council of State in The Netherlands
Sends his Ambassadoe de Silva to visit Elizabreth I & to rally Catholic support
Sends a subsidy to Mary Queen of Scots, it is shipwrecked off the Northumbrian Coast
After riots in The Netherlands Margaret calls off the religious persecution
Calvinists, led by William of Orange, demand the abolition of the Inquisition
Defeats the revolt & expels the Moriscos from Spain
Defeats the revolt & expels the Moriscos from Spain
Marries Anne Maria of Austria, daughter of Emperor Maximilian II
Captures Namur following disorder in the industrial cities
Son of King Philip II of Spain and his fourth wife and niece Anna, the daughter of the Emperor Maximilian II and Maria of Spain. Birth of Philip III, son of Philip II
Adopts the Gregorian calendar in Spain as the day after 4 October becomes 15 October
Begins making plans for the Armada on England by gathering plans, maps & intelligence
Rewards the family of Balthasar Gerard after the assassination of William the Silent
Intervenes in the French civil war against the Protestant Henry IV
Dies at the Escorial Palace leaving Spain in financial straits. Death of Philip II
Succeeds as King of Spain, leaves direction of his Government to the Duke of Lerma
Decrees the final expulsion of the Moriscos
Recognizes the Independence of the northern provinces of The Netherlands
Recognizes the Independence of the northern provinces of The Netherlands
Issues a decree for the expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain, timed to coincide with the declaration of a truce in the war for The Netherlands
The Moriscos are accused of collaborating with the Barbary Pirates to attack the coast, whilst their religion and distinct culture make them unpopular with Christians in Spain, especially in Valencia.
The Moriscos are forced out of Spain between 1609 and 1614, to accomplish this, the armada, or navy, and 30,000 soldiers are mobilized with the mission of transporting the families to Tunis or Morocco.
The Moriscos were the descendants of those Muslims that had converted to Christianity during the Reconquista of the previous centuries; despite their conversion, they retained a distinctive culture, including many Islamic practices.
The Moriscos were the descendants of those Muslims that had converted to Christianity during the Reconquista of the previous centuries; despite their conversion, they retained a distinctive culture, including many Islamic practices
Succeeds as King of Spain
The Dutch colony of Bahia in Brazil is captured by the Spanish
The Government goes bankrupt & pays off its creditors in Government bonds, "juros"
The Government goes bankrupt & pays off its creditors in Government bonds, "juros"
The Dutch capture the New Spain silver fleet off Matanzas, Cuba
The Dutch capture Curacao from the Spanish
The Junta de Ejecucion replaces the Council of State as the chief policy making body
The Dutch gain control of Pernambuco from Spanish authority.
The Dutch capture the Brazilian Province of Perambuco from the Spanish
Organizes an Armada to attack the Dutch in Brazil but it is defeated
His centralising policies intensify opposition in Catalonia and Portugal
Faces rebellion in Catalonia after tensions with royal troops and taxation
Loses Portugal when the Braganza revolt proclaims John IV king
Birth of Charles II, son of Mariana de Austria & Philip IV
Becomes a leading adviser to Mariana of Austria during the regency.
Dies in Madrid and is succeeded by his son Charles II.
Philip IV dies, leaving the Spanish throne to his young son Charles II.
Acts as guardian and regent for the young Charles II.
Begins his reign as a child king under his mother's regency.
Becomes regent for her young son Charles II after Philip IV's death.
Rules with a council during the minority of Charles II after Philip IV's death.
Succeeds as King of Spain after the death of Philip IV.
The King's ministers grant Portugal its independence
The King's ministers grant Portugal its independence
Marries Marie Louise, daughter of Philip the Duke of Orleans
The Crown is unable to pay off its debts
Birth of Philip V, son of Louis the Dauphin
Luxemburg passes from Spanish control to France.
Spain surrenders Luxemburg to France
Aligns Spain with the coalition against Louis XIV
Marries Maria Anna of Neuburg by proxy after the death of his first wife
Marries Maria Anna, sister-in-law of Leopold I
Charles II and the Spanish court are not consulted by France, England and the Dutch Republic over the proposed partition of the Spanish Empire.
Portocarrero is part of the Spanish court resisting foreign plans to divide the monarchy.
Maria Anna supports Charles II's will naming Joseph Ferdinand heir to an undivided Spanish Empire.
Manuel Arias participates in high-level Spanish deliberations over the succession.
The Count of Oropesa represents a faction wary of French influence at the Spanish court.
Charles II's final will rejects partition by naming Philip of Anjou heir to the undivided monarchy.
Charles II signs a final will naming Philip of Anjou as heir to the Spanish monarchy.
Philip V claims the whole Spanish inheritance under Charles II's will.
Portocarrero helps steer the Spanish council toward acceptance of the Bourbon succession.
Philip V becomes the first Bourbon monarch of Spain.
Portocarrero supports the acceptance of Philip of Anjou as Charles II's successor.
Portocarrero helps direct the government after Charles II's death and before Philip V reaches Spain.
Charles II dies childless in Madrid, triggering the succession crisis that leads to European war.
Charles II dies childless, ending the Spanish Habsburg line.
The death of Charles II ends nearly two centuries of Habsburg rule in Spain.
Cardinal Portocarrero becomes a leading figure in the government after Charles II's death.
Charles II's death without children opens the succession conflict over the Spanish monarchy.
Charles II's death makes the partition treaties obsolete and opens the Spanish succession dispute.
Maria Anna of Neuburg becomes the widow of Charles II after his death.
Philip of Anjou is proclaimed King of Spain as Philip V.
Spanish ministers begin issuing government business in the name of Philip V.
Philip V's accession alarms powers opposed to a Bourbon union of France and Spain.
Marries Luisa of Savoy
Philip V's accession under Charles II's will makes the partition treaties unworkable and helps trigger the wider succession crisis.
Philip enters Madrid to begin governing the Spanish monarchy.
Philip confirms a close military and political alliance with Louis XIV.
Portocarrero becomes Governor of the Realm during Philip V's early reign.
Philip receives Castilian recognition of Orleans succession rights under specified conditions.
The Council of Castille recognizes the Duke of Orleans claim to the Spanish throne. England is concerned about a Frenchman having Spanish & French crowns
The Allies twice occupy Madrid but fail to hold it
The Allies twice occupy Madrid but fail to hold it
Helps Philip V's administration adjust to the postwar settlement.
Helps Philip V's administration adjust to the postwar settlement.
Marries Isabella Farnese daughter of the Duke of Parma
Appointed Chief Minister
Signs a Treaty with Britain giving British merchants priviliges in the Americas
Noailles is sent by Orleans to find out Philip Vs ambitions for the French throne
Emperor Charles agrees to renounce his claim to the Spanish throne
Abdicates in favor of his son Louis
Restored after abdicating in favour of his son Louis who died in August
Restored after abdicating in favour of his son Louis who died in August
Death of Philip V, insane at the age of 62
Charles IV leaves the Government in the hands of his wife & her lover, Manuel de Godoy
Rules Spain with Charles IVs Queen, de Godoys lover
Isabella II is born in Madrid, daughter of Ferdinand VII and Maria Christina.
Beginning of the Carlit War with her uncle Don Carlos to settle the succession
The salic law banning female succession is repealed by the Cortes
The salic law banning female succession is repealed by the Cortes. Succeeds as Queen of Spain, her mother Maria Cristina of Naples acts as Regent
General Espartero is appointed Regent
Becomes virtual dictator of Spain after the resignation of Regent Maria Christina
Appointed Regent of Spain
Driven out of Spain by rebels under Navarez
Marries Francisco de Asis, leads to overthrow in 1868
Marries Francisco de Asis, leads to overthrow in 1868
Isabella II is deposed from the Spanish throne by her husband Francisco de Asis
Forced into exile abroad for the rest of her life
Forced to resign after the deposition of Queen Isabella II
The President of Spain dissolves the Cortes
Monarchist demonstrations
Restores otder under a centralise republic
During the Carlist risings Emilio Castelar is made ruler of Spain
During the Carlist risings Emilio Castelar is made ruler of Spain
Castelar resigns from office
Serrano becomes dictator
Succeeds after a period of republican Government following mothers abdication in 1868
Succeeds after a period of republican Government following mothers abdication in 1868
Succeeds as King of Spain
Writes a new constitution
Begins a Liberal government under the restored Bourbon monarchy.
Becomes Prime Minister of Spain.
Succeeds as King of Spain, mother becomes Regent until 1918
Presides over the board when Madrid Football Club is formally constituted.
Appointed Member of Cortes
Scores the only goal against Athletic Club as Madrid win their first national title.
Begins his presidency during an era of growing institutional and sporting development.
Leads the club when King Alfonso XIII grants Madrid the royal title Real.
Assassination of Eduardo Dato Iradier
Assassination of Eduardo Dato Iradier
Supports the coup & subsequent military dictatorship under Primo de Rivera
A mutiny takes place at the garrison in Barcelona
Assumes power after a coup
Dissolves the Cortes
Resignation of Jose Primo de Rivera
Joins Real Madrid and becomes a central figure in the club's early league successes.
Deposed, Republicans win landslides in municipal elections
Deposed, Republicans win landslides in municipal elections
Heads the Government pending the adoption of a republican constitution
Discredited by the fall of Primo de Rivera
Goes into self imposed exile in Italy
Monarchist officers rise up against devolution
Monarchist officers rise up against devolution
The statute of autonomy becomes law & the Catalan Government is restored
Forced to resign due to the speed of his reforms
The Cortes is dissolved
Resigns as Prime Minister of Spain
Leads a socialist revolt in Madrid
A rebellion in Madrid is suppressed
A rebellion in Madrid is suppressed
Lerroux resigns, Zamora refuses to call up Gil Robles & military plotting ensues
Lerroux resigns, Zamora refuses to call up Gil Robles & military plotting ensues
Deposed after failing to end political violence
The Cortes is closed
Deposed after failing to end political violence, deposed by the Cortes
Castillo is assassinated during the Madrid rebellion, member of the UMRA an antifascist organisation
Castillo is assassinated during the Madrid rebellion
Death of Calvo Sotelo, leader of the right-wing monarchist party, is murdered by police officers
Death of Calvo Sotelo, leader of the right-wing monarchist party, is murdered by police officers
A shootout between Police Assault Guard & fascist militias during the burials of Castillo & Sotelo
A shootout between Police Assault Guard & fascist militias during the burials of Castillo & Sotelo
10,000 citizens, police & soldiers, attack the Montana Barracks held by rebel General Fanjul
Leads a motorized advance north toward Madrid
Troops of the rebellious Foreign Legion start their advance from Seville towards Madrid
Francos troops reach the western edge of Madrid
Forced back by the Republicans, despite support from XI international Brigade
June 39-July 42, the Falange Espanol Grand Council is the principle legislative body
The Fascists capture Madrid from the Repulican Government
The Fascists capture Madrid from the Repulican Government
The Fascists capture Madrid from the Repulican Government
Madrid falls to the Nationalists
Appointed Head of the Government after the fall of Madrid
Appointed Head of the Government after the fall of Madrid
Outlaws political parties
Becomes president and begins a transformative period in Real Madrid's institutional history.
Issues the Fuero de los Espanoles, a charter of rights
Reorganizes the Government with himself as Regent for the monarchy & Chief of State
Scores the first goal at the newly inaugurated stadium during a 3-1 friendly win over Belenenses.
Appointed Director General of Security
Scores Real Madrid's second goal in the European Cup final victory over Fiorentina.
Coaches Real Madrid to a 5-1 second-leg victory over Penarol and the Intercontinental Cup.
Guides Real Madrid to the Spanish league championship during the 1961-62 season.
Completes a league and Copa del Generalisimo double by defeating Sevilla 2-1 in the cup final.
Appointed Mayor of Madrid
Juan Carlos I is recognized as heir to the throne by the Franco Government
Declares Martial Law in Spain
Reetablishes the monarchy
Nominates Juan Carlos as his successor & future King of Spain
Killed by an ETA car bomb
Death of Luis Carerro Blanco
Wins the Intercontinental Cup during his first major managerial period.
Guides Atletico Madrid to victory over Independiente across two legs.
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Barcelona 4-0 in the Spanish Cup final.
Coaches Real Madrid to a 4-0 Spanish Cup final victory over Barcelona.
Assumes sovereign powers "provisionally" 3 weeks before Francos death
Crowned King of Spain
Succeeds as King of Spain
Promises the re-establshment of parlamentary Government for the 1st time since 1939
Death of Francisco Franco
Death of Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Franco
Orders the release of 500 of Francos political prisoners
The monarchy is restored after the death of Franco
Juan Carlos I lifts the ban on political parties
Resigns following problems making a transition to democracy
Presides over the club as the first Santiago Bernabeu Trophy is staged in Madrid.
Leads 200 civil guards in a takeover of the Cortes. Holds 300 members of the Cortes at gunpoint in a failed coup
Forms a Cabinet, the 1st in Spain since 1939 without generals
Guides Real Madrid to their first UEFA Cup title after a 3-1 aggregate victory over Videoton.
Signs Spain's Treaty of Accession to the European Communities at the Royal Palace in Madrid.
Signs Spain's accession treaty as Foreign Minister alongside Prime Minister Felipe Gonzalez.
Gonzalez leads Spain into the European Communities as the 1985 treaty takes legal effect on New Year's Day.
Scores twice in a 6-0 victory over Real Betis as Real Madrid secure the league title.
Begins a trophy-rich period managing the Spanish club.
Takes permanent charge of Real Madrid during the season.
Is elected president of Real Madrid and begins his first term leading the club.
Begins rebuilding the national team around technical midfield play.
Becomes Spain manager after the European Championship.
Scores twice against Mallorca as Real Madrid come from behind to secure the league title.
Guides Spain through an unbeaten World Cup qualifying campaign.
Becomes manager of the Spain senior national team.
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-0 and win the Spanish Super Cup.
Is appointed manager of the Spain senior national team.
Scores in Barcelona's 5-0 Copa del Rey final victory over Sevilla.
Wins the first Spanish general election of 2019 without a majority.
Wins the first Spanish general election of 2019 without a majority.
General election outcome recorded for Pedro Sanchez: Wins the first Spanish general election of 2019 without a majority.
Government context for this general election: Wins the first Spanish general election of 2019 without a majority.
Wins the second Spanish general election of 2019 without a majority.
Wins the second Spanish general election of 2019 without a majority.
General election outcome recorded for Pedro Sanchez: Wins the second Spanish general election of 2019 without a majority.
Government context for this general election: Wins the second Spanish general election of 2019 without a majority.
Declares a state of alarm as Spain enters national COVID-19 restrictions.
Declares a state of alarm during the COVID-19 crisis.
Scores twice in the closing minutes to send Real Madrid past Bayern Munich into the final.
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