Timeline Monday 16 January 1556

Monday 16 January 1556

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Events on Monday 16 January 1556 2

1516 – 1556 Charles I of Spain Holy Roman Emperor Charles V Charles I ruled a vast global empire spanning Europe and the Americas during Spain’s golden age.
1556 – 1598 Philip II King of the Spanish Empire Philip II oversaw Spain at the height of its imperial power and launched the Spanish Armada against England.