Pedro I of Castile
Pedro I of Castile, also known as Pedro the Cruel, was a controversial figure in the history of the Kingdom of Castile.
The rise of the Habsburg dynasty in Spain
The rise of the Habsburg dynasty in Spain in the early 16th century brought significant changes to the dynamics of alliances
Joanna of Castile married Louis XII of France
Isabella of Castile's sister, Joanna of Castile married Louis XII of France in 1476, forging a significant dynastic bond
King Philip II of Spain wanted to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I
King Philip II of Spain wanted to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I of England and restore Catholicism to the realm.
Francisco de Zurbarán left an indelible mark
The prominent Spanish figure Francisco de Zurbarán left an indelible mark on the artistic landscape of the Golden Age.
Diego Velázquez revolutionized painting during the Golden Age
Diego Velázquez revolutionized painting during the Golden Age in Spain. Born in 1599 in Seville, Velázquez showed early promise as an artist
Cervantes masterpiece “Don Quixote”
Cervantes masterpiece "Don Quixote" stands as one of fiction's most influential works. Its impact reverberates through centuries
Cervantes made an indelible mark on European culture
The famous Cervantes made an indelible mark on European culture during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
Philip II’s reign witnessed the zenith of Spanish power
Philip II's reign witnessed the zenith of Spanish power and influence during the 16th century. Spain emerged as the preeminent superpower
One of Philip II’s most significant challenges
One of Philip II's most significant challenges was the revolt in the Netherlands, a region of his vast empire.