history; Iberian Union (1580–1640)

before the Iberian Union

After King Sebastião I of Portugal died in the Battle of Alcácer Quibir (1578) without an heir, his uncle Henrique I ruled briefly but also died without an heir. (Didnt have children due to being too religous)

portugal was facing a dynastic succession crisis, three main people wanted to claim the throne:

António, Prior of Crato,

Catherine of Portugal,

Philip II, King of Spain.

António, was acclaimed king by his supporters in Santarém, but he was defeated by the forces of Philip II in a battle in August 1580.

start of the Iberian Union

In 1580, Philip II of Spain (Felipe I of Portugal) claimed the Portuguese throne, uniting Spain and Portugal under the Iberian Union.

Philip II of spain / I of portugal's info

• He promised to respect Portuguese laws and allow Portugal to remain independent in internal affairs.

• Philip II of Spain (Philip I of Portugal) died on September 13, 1598, in Spain.

the Iberian Union

what happened after Philip I of portugal died?

His son, Philip III of Spain (Philip II of Portugal), became the new king. (1598–1621)

Philip III of spain / II of portugal's info

• He continued ruling both Spain and Portugal under the Iberian Union.

• He was not a strong ruler and let his ministers make decisions.

• He ignored Portugal's problems, which made the Portuguese nobles angry.

• died in 1621

the end of the Iberian Union

what happened after Philip II of portugal died?

his son Philip IV (Philip III of Portugal) took over. He ruled until 1640, when the Portuguese revolted and restored their independence