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HISPANIC KINGDOMS IN THE 17TH CENTURY - Coggle Diagram
HISPANIC KINGDOMS IN THE 17TH CENTURY
THE POLITICAL SITUATION
the Count-Duke of Olivares under Felipe IV (1621–1665).
THE REIGN OF FELIPE IV
THE PORTUGUESE REVOLUTION
The Portuguese nobility took advantage of the Catalan Revolt to proclaim John IV of Portugal king in 1640. This started a war that resulted in the independence of Portugal and its empire in 1668.
SEPARATISTS CONSPIRACIES
Plots by the nobility to separate Andalucía and Aragón (1641) from Spain were uncovered.
THE CATALAN REVOLT
The Principality of Cataluña became independent, and then requested France’s help. The conflict ended in 1659, when Spain regained control of the Principality, although the County of Rosellón was ceded to France.
the Duke of Lerma under Felipe III (1598–1621)
TERRITORIES LOST BY THE HISPANIC MONARCHY
LOSSES IN AMERICA
In parallel with the conspiracies and revolts in Europe during the 17th century, Hispanic and Portuguese territories in America were lost to enemies of their monarchies.
SOCIETY
Golden Age literature and art provide an excellent insight into the different social groups in Hispanic kingdoms
Economic problems and various plague epidemics throughout the century, increased the number of disadvantaged people
In the 17th century, Hispanic dominance was broken, and there was a series of economic and social problems in the Hispanic kingdoms. The kings during this period were therefore known as the Austrias menores.
