16 January 1556Spanish ThronePhilip II
Philip becomes King of Spain while remaining Mary I's husband
Historical records for Spain in 1556, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Philip becomes King of Spain while remaining Mary I's husband
Spain & France go to war
Philip II retains Spain, Italy & The Netherlands. Ferdinand I becomes Emperor & rules Austria, Hungary & Bohemia. Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates
Charles Vs brother succeeds as Emperor & his son Philip II succeeds in Spain
Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates
Philip II retains Spain, Italy & The Netherlands
Given the Government of Spain
Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates
Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates
Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates
Jesuits begin a Counter-Reformation, alienating Protestants & Catholics
Succeeds as King of Spain, only son of Emperor Charles V & Isabella of Portugal
Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates
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