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1578 in Spain

Explore 2 historical events and records for Spain in 1578.

Historical records for Spain in 1578

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January

Battle of Gembloux

John, Don · Gembloux · Warfare / Military

Defeats The Netherlands Army at Gembloux, Brabant

April

Birth of Philip III

Philip III · Madrid · House / House of Habsburg

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

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