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1840

The First Carlist War came to a close.

06 May 1840

1833

The First Carlist War started, marking the beginning of a conflict.

29 Sep 1833

The First Carlist War started, marking the beginning of a conflict.

1823

Trienio Liberal, a significant period in Spain's history, came to an end during this time.

07 Apr 1823

1820

The Trienio Liberal began as a period of political liberalism.

01 Jan 1820

The Trienio Liberal began as a period of political liberalism.

1815

The Spanish reconquest of New Granada has come to a close.

1815

The Spanish reconquest of New Granada has come to a close.

1814

The Peninsular War came to a close.

17 Apr 1814

The Peninsular War came to a close.

1812

The Spanish Constitution of 1812 was issued, marking an important historical event in Spain.

19 Mar 1812

The Spanish Constitution of 1812 was issued, marking an important historical event in Spain.

1810

The Venezuelan War of Independence commenced, marking the beginning of the conflict.

19 Apr 1810

The Venezuelan War of Independence commenced, marking the beginning of the conflict.

1809

Bolivian Independence War: War started in Bolivia.

25 May 1809

Bolivian Independence War: War started in Bolivia.

1808

Madrid uprising against French occupation during Dos de Mayo.

15 May 1808

Madrid uprising against French occupation during Dos de Mayo.

The Peninsular War commenced.

02 May 1808

The Peninsular War commenced.

1807

The invasions of the Río de la Plata by the British have concluded.

1807

The invasions of the Río de la Plata by the British have concluded.

1806

British forces launched invasions of the Río de la Plata region.

1806

British forces launched invasions of the Río de la Plata region.

1801

Louisiana was handed over to France as part of a secret treaty agreement.

1801

1789

During this time, Spain allowed the slave trade to be conducted in Havana.

1789

1779

Spain provided support to the United States during the American Revolutionary War.

Jun 1779

Spain provided support to the United States during the American Revolutionary War.

1762

Seven Years' War: Spain joins the war against Great Britain.

04 Jan 1762

Seven Years' War: Spain joins the war against Great Britain.

1701

The War of the Spanish Succession erupted in Spain

Mar 1701

The War of the Spanish Succession erupted in Spain

1700

Charles II died without an heir.

01 Nov 1700

Charles II died without an heir.

1675

The last Habsburg ruler of the Spanish Empire, Charles II, was crowned.

1675

The last Habsburg ruler of the Spanish Empire, Charles II, was crowned.

1668

Treaty of Lisbon 1668 Spain Recognizes Portugal's Braganza Dynasty

13 Feb 1668

1665

Philip IV of Spain died, marking the peak of the Spanish Empire in terms of territorial expansion.

17 Sep 1665

1659

The Peace of the Pyrenees ended the war with Spain losing territories to France.

07 Nov 1659

The Peace of the Pyrenees ended the war with Spain losing territories to France.

1640

The end of the Iberian Union.

1640

The Portuguese Restoration War began.

1640

1631

Philip IV was crowned as the king.

31 Mar 1631

Philip IV was crowned as the king.

1609

The Expulsion of the Moriscos was the expulsion of Spain's converted Muslim population in the 16th century.

09 Apr 1609

The Expulsion of the Moriscos was the expulsion of Spain's converted Muslim population in the 16th century.

1604

The Treaty of London ended a long war between England and Spain.

28 Aug 1604

The Treaty of London ended a long war between England and Spain.

1598

Philip II died in El Escorial and was succeeded by his son, Philip III.

13 Sep 1598

Philip II died in El Escorial and was succeeded by his son, Philip III.

1588

The Spanish Armada suffered defeat in the English Channel.

08 Aug 1588

The Spanish Armada suffered defeat in the English Channel.