Spanish Throne
Philip becomes King of Spain while remaining Mary I's husband
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1556 in Spain
Explore 13 historical events and records for Spain in 1556.
Historical records for Spain in 1556
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January
November
Declaration of War
Spain & France go to war
Other events (month unknown)
Abdication
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
Abdication
Charles Vs brother succeeds as Emperor & his son Philip II succeeds in Spain
Abdication
Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates
Abdication
Philip II retains Spain, Italy & The Netherlands
Constitution of Spain
Given the Government of Spain
Peace
Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates
Peace of Vaucelles
Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates
Peace of Vaucelles
Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates
Rebellion of Rebels in Madrid
Jesuits begin a Counter-Reformation, alienating Protestants & Catholics
Succession
Succeeds as King of Spain, only son of Emperor Charles V & Isabella of Portugal
Treaty of Vaucelles
Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates
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