Peace of Vervins
Henry IV and Philip II had end the Franco-Spanish War with the Peace of Vervins
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1598 in Spain
Explore 10 historical events and records for Spain in 1598.
Historical records for Spain in 1598
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May
Rule of Artois
Under the Treaty of Vervis Spain keeps Artois
Rule of Charololais
Under the Treaty of Vervis Spain keeps Charololais
Rule of Flanders
Under the Treaty of Vervis Spain keeps Flanders
Rule of Picardy
Under the Treaty of Vervis Spain cedes Picardy to France
Treaty of Vervins
Spain keeps Flanders, Artois & Charololais but must leave Picardy. Henry IV and Philip II had end the Franco-Spanish War with the Peace of Vervins. Ends 3 years of war with Henry II of France
September
Death of Philip II
Dies at the Escorial Palace leaving Spain in financial straits. Death of Philip II
Succession
Succeeds as King of Spain, leaves direction of his Government to the Duke of Lerma
Other events (month unknown)
Succession
Philip III places his affairs entirely in the hands of a favourite, Francisco Gomez de Sandoval y Rojas, marques de Denia, later the Duke of Lerma
Succession
Philip III places his affairs entirely in the hands of a favourite, Francisco Gomez de Sandoval y Rojas, marques de Denia, later the Duke of Lerma
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