May 1561Capital at MadridPhilip II
Philip II establishes Madrid as the main seat of his government
Historical records for Spain in 1561, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Philip II establishes Madrid as the main seat of his government
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
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