Absolute Rulers Spain

Isabella and Ferdinand Financed Columbus’ trip $$$ from American Silver

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Charles Who???? Charles V (Holy Roman Empire) Charles I (Spain) Grandson of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain Grandson of Maximilian I (Holy Roam Emperor) and Marie, Duchess of Burgundy He was the heir to the Hapsburgs (the Austrian rulers of the Holy Roman Empire and the Netherlands) empire.

Yellow – Charles V inherited lands Red Border- Holy Roman Empire

Charles V is unhappy and retires Too much responsibility… He retires

He Divides up the Empire Son Philip II gets Spain Brother Ferdinand gets HRE

Philip II of Spain Undeniable Style Marries Mary Tudor (England)

Phillip’s Personal Goals Expand Spanish influence Strengthen the Catholic Church Make his own power absolute– or become an absolute monarch

Philip II Pumps Up Spain Invests in Navy Builds up the “Invincible” Armada

Philip’s Empire is looted by the English

He sends the Armada to England

The Spanish Armada was destroyed in a storm

Spain Charles I 1519 to 1556 Grandson of Ferdinand and Isabella Also ruled the Holy Roman Empire Exhausted, in 1556, he retires and joins the monastery. He divides up the Empire and gives Spain to his son Phillip and he leaves the Holy Roman Empire to his brother Ferdinand Phillip II 1556 to 1598 His Religion: Catholic His Wife: Mary Tudor of England His #1 Enemy: Elizabeth I His Navy: Spanish Armada His Defeat: The Spanish Armada was defeated by a freak of weather in the English Channel