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Main article: History of Portugal

Portugal is a European nation whose origins go back to the Early Middle Ages. ...

Third Dynasty: Habsburg (Spanish rule)

16th Century

• 1580
  • Invasion of Portugal by a Spanish army commanded by Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva.
  • Battle of Alcântara between Portuguese and Spanish forces.
  • The Fortress of St. Julian, in Lisbon, surrenders to the Spanish.
  • Anthony of Portugal, the Prior of Crato, is acclaimed King of Portugal in Santarém.
  • Death of Luís de Camões, Portugal's national poet.
  • Beginig of the Cortes (General Assembly of the Kingdom) of Tomar
• 1581
  • Philip II of Spain is acclaimed in the Cortes of Tomar as King Philip I of Portugal in a personal union of the Crowns. Portugal loses de facto independence to Spain.
  • Anthony of Portugal, the Prior of Crato, takes refuge in England.
  • The Azores refuse to recognize Philip I of Portugal as King.
• 1582
  • The Spanish Fleet of Santa Cruz defeats the Portuguese-French Fleet of Strozzi in the Azores.
  • Introduction of the Gregorian Calendar in Portugal.
• 1583
  • Cortes in Lisbon.
  • King Philip I of Portugal departs for Madrid and leaves the government of Portugal with Portuguese trustees.
  • The Azores are submitted.
  • Francis Drake attacks Portuguese Brazil.
• 1589 - Anthony of Portugal, the Prior of Crato, attacks Lisbon with English aid, but with no success.
• 1595 - Anthony of Portugal, the Prior of Crato, dies in Paris.
• 1598 - Philip III of Spain becomes Philip II of Portugal.

Events March 1 - Michel de Montaigne signs the preface to his most significant work, Essays. ... Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva. ... The Battle of Alcântara, in Portugal (1580), occurred between the Spanish invaders, commanded by Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva, and the Portuguese Army, during the Portuguese dynastic crisis of the 16th century. ... Location    - Country Portugal    - Region Lisboa  - Subregion Grande Lisboa  - District or A.R. Lisbon Mayor Carmona Rodrigues  - Party PSD Area 84. ... Anthony I of Portugal (Portuguese: António) (Lisbon, 1531 – Paris, August 26, 1595), known by The Prior of Crato (and, rarely, as The Determined, The Fighter or The Independentist), was a grandson of Manuel I, claimant of the Portuguese throne during the 1580 crisis (struggle for the throne of Portugal... Location    - Country Portugal    - Region Alentejo  - Subregion Lezíria do Tejo  - District or A.R. Santarém Mayor Francisco Moita Flores  - Party PSD Area 560. ... Luís de Camões Monument to Luís de Camões, Lisbon Luís Vaz de Camões (pron. ... District or region Santarém Mayor   - Party António Paiva PSD Area 351. ... Events January 16 - English Parliament outlaws Roman Catholicism April 4 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. July 26 - The Northern Netherlands proclaim their independence from Spain in the Oath of Abjuration. ... Philip II (Spanish: Felipe II de Habsburgo; Portuguese: Filipe I) (May 21, 1527 – September 13, 1598) was the first official King of Spain from 1556 until 1598, King of Naples and Sicily from 1554 until 1598, King of England (as King-consort of Mary I) from 1554 to 1558, King... District or region Santarém Mayor   - Party António Paiva PSD Area 351. ... Anthony I of Portugal (Portuguese: António) (Lisbon, 1531 – Paris, August 26, 1595), known by The Prior of Crato (and, rarely, as The Determined, The Fighter or The Independentist), was a grandson of Manuel I, claimant of the Portuguese throne during the 1580 crisis (struggle for the throne of Portugal... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area... Motto Antes morrer livres que em paz sujeitos Rather die free than in peace subjugated Anthem A Portuguesa (national) Hino dos Açores (local) Capital Ponta Delgada1 Angra do Heroísmo2 Horta3 Largest city Ponta Delgada Official languages Portuguese Government Autonomous region  -  President Carlos César Establishment  -  Settled 1439   -  Autonomy... Philip II of Spain (1527 – September 13, 1598), King of Spain (r. ... Events January 15 - Russia cedes Livonia and Estonia to Poland February 24 - Pope Gregory XIII implements the Gregorian Calendar. ... Motto Antes morrer livres que em paz sujeitos Rather die free than in peace subjugated Anthem A Portuguesa (national) Hino dos Açores (local) Capital Ponta Delgada1 Angra do Heroísmo2 Horta3 Largest city Ponta Delgada Official languages Portuguese Government Autonomous region  -  President Carlos César Establishment  -  Settled 1439   -  Autonomy... The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used calendar in the world. ... 1583 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. ... Location    - Country Portugal    - Region Lisboa  - Subregion Grande Lisboa  - District or A.R. Lisbon Mayor Carmona Rodrigues  - Party PSD Area 84. ... Philip II of Spain (1527 – September 13, 1598), King of Spain (r. ... Motto: De Madrid al Cielo (From Madrid to Heaven) Location Coordinates: Country Spain Autonomous Community Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid Province Madrid Administrative Divisions 21 Neighborhoods 127 Founded 9th century Government  - Mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón (PP) Area  - Land 607 km² (234. ... Motto Antes morrer livres que em paz sujeitos Rather die free than in peace subjugated Anthem A Portuguesa (national) Hino dos Açores (local) Capital Ponta Delgada1 Angra do Heroísmo2 Horta3 Largest city Ponta Delgada Official languages Portuguese Government Autonomous region  -  President Carlos César Establishment  -  Settled 1439   -  Autonomy... Sir Francis Drake, Vice Admiral, (c. ... Events Rebellion of the Catholic League against King Henry III of France, in revenge for his murder of Duke Henry of Guise. ... Anthony I of Portugal (Portuguese: António) (Lisbon, 1531 – Paris, August 26, 1595), known by The Prior of Crato (and, rarely, as The Determined, The Fighter or The Independentist), was a grandson of Manuel I, claimant of the Portuguese throne during the 1580 crisis (struggle for the throne of Portugal... Location    - Country Portugal    - Region Lisboa  - Subregion Grande Lisboa  - District or A.R. Lisbon Mayor Carmona Rodrigues  - Party PSD Area 84. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area... Events January 30 - William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet is performed for the first time. ... Anthony I of Portugal (Portuguese: António) (Lisbon, 1531 – Paris, August 26, 1595), known by The Prior of Crato (and, rarely, as The Determined, The Fighter or The Independentist), was a grandson of Manuel I, claimant of the Portuguese throne during the 1580 crisis (struggle for the throne of Portugal... City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not sink) Paris Eiffel tower as seen from the esplanade du Trocadéro. ... Events January 7 - Boris Godunov seizes the throne of Russia following the death of his brother-in-law, Tsar Feodor I. April 13 - Edict of Nantes - Henry IV of France grants French Huguenots equal rights with Catholics. ... Philip III of Spain Philip III (Spanish: Felipe III) (April 14, 1578 – March 31, 1621) was the king of Spain and Portugal (as Philip II Portuguese: Filipe II), from 1598 until his death. ...

17th Century

• 1621 - Philip IV of Spain becomes Philip III of Portugal.

1621 was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ... Philip IV (), (April 8, 1605 – September 17, 1665) was King of Spain from 1621 to 1665 and also King of Portugal until 1640. ...

See also

• Timeline of Portuguese history
  • Second Dynasty: Aviz (14th to 16th Century)
  • Fourth Dynasty: Bragança (17th to 20th Century)