Spain (Chaos)

For many centuries, the Iberian peninsula was split into many Christian and Muslim states. For their histories, see:

The unification happened gradually: Granada was conquered in 1352 by Castille after it had missed a tribute; Portugal also was swallowed by Castille after the Portuguese Civil War, in 1424; Navarre had been united with Aragon. Castille-Portugal became a part of the in 1497, after being inherited by. In 1599, Aragon-Navarre was divided between the (now) and.

Spain's rebirth
King managed to bring up the Iberian nobles up against himself (actually, it was started by the relatives of his wife), which ended with the Castillians and Portuguese declaring themselves independent in 1628. The took place 1628-34; France supported uprisings in Valencia (Aragon south of Ebro river) and Portugal. Despite of all the chaos and the many factions, the new king (former duke of Aliaga) managed to defeat all enemies, keep himself on the throne and also subdue the Aragonese rebels in Valencia. , however, stayed independent, under the former duke of Monteleon.

Portugal declared its independence (also with French encouraging) under, former duke of Linhares. He even manages to acquire Olivenca from Spain.

In 1630, the army of the Cortes defeated the English army landed at Santander; now, the Spanish independence was secured.

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