Timeline of Spain

Chronology

41 events spanning the history of Spain. BCE/CE dating.

1. 573

   The Visigoths conquered Spain.

   The Visigoths conquered Spain.

2. 711

   Muslims from northern Africa invaded Spain displacing the Goths.

   Muslims from northern Africa invaded Spain displacing the Goths.

3. 1094

   El Cid, a Castilian Christian, fought the Moors and conquered Valencia.

   El Cid, a Castilian Christian, fought the Moors and conquered Valencia.

4. 1100

   Portugal gained its independence.

   Portugal gained its independence.

5. 1200

   The Christian territory controlled the Kingdoms of Aragon, Navarre, and Castile.

   The Christian territory controlled the Kingdoms of Aragon, Navarre, and Castile.

6. 1200

   The Muslim territory had been reduced to the Kingdom of Granada.

   The Muslim territory had been reduced to the Kingdom of Granada.

7. 1469

   The marriage of Prince Ferdinand of Aragon and Princess Isabella of Castille.

   The marriage of Prince Ferdinand of Aragon and Princess Isabella of Castille.

8. 1474

   Isabella became Queen of Castile.

   Isabella became Queen of Castile.

9. 1479

   Ferdinand became King of Aragon.

   Ferdinand became King of Aragon.

10. 1480

    The Spanish Inquisition was established.

    The Spanish Inquisition was established.