Iberian Union under the Habsburgs (1580–1640)

1. Portuguese succession crisis after King Henry I

   Jan 31, 1580Labels: King Henry, Portugal, Succession Crisis

   • Britannica
   • War Succession

2. Philip II wins at the Battle of Alcântara

   Aug 25, 1580Labels: Philip II, Battle of, Duke of

   • Alc ntara
   • War Succession

3. Cortes of Tomar recognize Philip as king

   Apr 16, 1581Labels: Cortes of, Philip I, Portuguese Cortes

   • Britannica
   • Habsburgs

4. Spanish victory at Ponta Delgada secures the Azores

   Jul 26, 1582Labels: Battle of, lvaro de, Azores

   • Ponta Delgada
   • Cambridge

5. Conquest of Terceira ends major armed resistance

   Aug 2, 1583Labels: Conquest of, Terceira, Ant nio

   • Azores
   • War Succession

6. English Armada fails to spark revolt in Portugal

   May 4, 1589Labels: English Armada, Francis Drake, John Norris

   • Coru a
   • World History

7. Philip III succeeds, continuing the Iberian Union

   Sep 13, 1598Labels: Philip III, Habsburg Succession, Portugal

   • Britannica
   • Philip III

8. Philip IV begins reign amid rising imperial pressures

   Mar 31, 1621Labels: Philip IV, Spanish monarchy, Imperial wars

   • Spain Philip IV
   • Philip III

9. Olivares promotes the Union of Arms policy

   Jan 1, 1626Labels: Olivares, Union of, Spanish government

   • Britannica Spain

10. Revolt in Portugal proclaims John IV as king

    Dec 1, 1640Labels: Portuguese Revolt, John IV, Lisbon Conspiracy

    • Britannica John IV
    • Restoration War

11. Portuguese Restoration War begins between Spain and Portugal

    Dec 1, 1640Labels: Portuguese Restoration, Spain, Portugal

    • Restoration War
    • Britannica John IV

12. Ceuta remains loyal to Spain after 1640 break

    Dec 1, 1640Labels: Ceuta, North Africa, Philip IV

    • Erasmo
    • Restoration War

13. Treaty of Lisbon recognizes Portuguese sovereignty

    Feb 13, 1668Labels: Treaty of, Portugal sovereignty, 1668 treaty

    • Treaty Lisbon
    • Restoration War