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1578
Birth of Felipe III
Philip III was born in Madrid, on April 14, 1578. He is the son of Philip II, grandson of Charles I, and his mother was Archduchess Margaret of Austria, and a descendant of Emperor Fernando I of Habsburg. -
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Finalisation of the Monastery of El Escorial -
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On the death of his father Felipe II, Felipe III was converted in the King of Spain and Portugal. -
Felipe III is considered the first of the minor Austrians
He is considered one of the minor Austrias for the bad way that he governed and for his negative effects. -
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Felipe changed the government of the country, leaving all the power of the state to the Duke of Lerma while he made hunts, went to art collections and to grand ceremonies. -
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Reign of Felipe III
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Felipe married with Margarita of Austria -
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Transfer of the court to Valladolid -
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Felipe III signed a series of peace treaties with France, England and Holland,
Spain was in truce with Netherlands 12 years -
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Born his first son, Felipe IV -
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Fourth Real Bankruptcy -
twelve-year truce
post-war period of peace against the Netherlands after 80 years of war -
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Expulsion of the Moors -
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30 Years' War -
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Duke of Uceda as Valido -
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End of the 12-Year Truce -
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He dies, and the throne passes to Philip IV
