1520-1600. title: king of burgundy, castile, aragon, naples and sicily, austria, king of the romans,...
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The Holy Roman Empire and Spanish Empires1520-1600
Charles V and the Hapsburg Empire
Holy Roman Empire
Title: King of Burgundy, Castile, Aragon, Naples and Sicily, Austria, King of the Romans, and Holy Roman Empire
Grandparents: Isabella and FerdinandAunt: Catherine of Aragon Cousin: Mary I of EnglandSon: Philip II (becomes husband of Mary I, is
the great nephew of Catherine of Aragon)Wife: Isabella of Portugal
The Reign of Charles V
Imperial Diet, 1530Called in the hopes to end religious division in SUIResult:
Augsburg Confession Statement of Lutheran Beliefs
Peace of Augsburg, 1555Recognized Lutheranism as religionIndividual principalities would determine religionNorth Protestant; South Catholic
Charles V and Martin Luther
Netherlands Economic benefits to the HRE Protestantism in the Netherlands
Spain Flemish background, spoke French, and had HRE councilors Looked upon as a foreigner. 1521 wages a small war to demonstrate power.
France Hapsburg-Valois War Fight for control over Italy
Ottoman Empire (Muslims) Invading Eastern Europe Charles leads maritime expedition to
stop expansion
Foreign Affairs of Charles V
Philip II and the Rise of Spain R. 1554-1598
Inheriting Lands
The Rise of Spain under Philip IIEconomic BoomMoves capitol to
SpainBuilds El EscorialHapsburg-Valois
WarsFighting with the
OttomansBattle of Lepanto
(1571)
El Escorial
Seen as a grandiose building rising from the hills; makes people believe you are a the law and a god.
1. Economic DeclineLarge military expenseInflation reduction in agricultural production (droughts)Competition with England textilesColonies are becoming financially independent
2. Empire spread too thin
3. Piracy
The Decline
The Spanish Armada, 1588 Purpose
Bring Catholicism back to England
End Elizabeth I’s support of the Netherlands
Decisive victory for ENG– Armada is defeated
Signals an end to Philip II’s Empire Cannot ally with Ireland Lost 70 naval ships Military power now lies with
England
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