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Habsburg Spain

period of Spain under rule by the Spanish Branch of the House of Habsburg in the 16th and 17th centuries

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Capital: Madrid (1561–1601; 1606–1700) , Valladolid (1601–1606)
Official languages: Spanish
Religion: Catholicism
Demonyms: Spaniard , Spanish
Government: Composite monarchy
1516 1556 first: Charles I
1665 1700 last: Charles II
Legislature: Cortes of Castile , Courts of Aragon , Courts of Catalonia , Courts of Valencia , Cortes of Navarre , Cortes of Portugal
Historical era: Early modern period
Ascension of charles i: 23 January 1516
Dutch revolt: 1568–1648
Iberian union: 1580–1640
Franco spanish war: 1635–1659
Portuguese restoration war: 1640–1668
Death of charles ii: 1 November 1700
Currency: Spanish real and others

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Habsburg Spain, also known as the Catholic Monarchy, was the period of Spanish history and Spanish Empire from 1516 to 1700 when it was ruled by kings from the House of Habsburg. In this period the Spanish Empire was at the zenith of its influence and power. During this period, Spain held many territories, including Pan-American continental holdings and the West Indies; European territories like the Low Countries, Italian territories, Portugal and parts of France; and the Philippines and other possessions in Southeast Asia. The period of Spanish history has also been referred to as the "Age of Expansion".