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1580
| 1580 • Iberian Union: King Philip II of Spain becomes King of Portugal under the name Philip I, following the death without heirs of King Henry of Portugal, in a personal union of the crowns, thus maintaining Portuguese independence (in Europe and throughout the Portuguese Empire). The Philippine Dynasty rule lasts until 1640. |
1605
Age: 25y
birth of childThomas Shelton England ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1605 • Jahangir begins his 22-year reign of the Mughal Empire. |
1668
May 20
Age: 88y
| 1668 • The first Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ends the War of Devolution. |