Spain

Some of the key events about Spain

• 711

  The Umayyad conquest of Hispania began, introducing Islamic culture and architecture to the Iberian Peninsula
• 711

  Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula began, ending Visigothic rule
• 1348

  The Black Death pandemic reached Spain, causing widespread death and social upheaval
• 1478

  The Spanish Inquisition was established, leading to religious persecution and forced conversions
• 1492

  The Reconquista was completed, unifying Spain under Christian rule
• 1492

  The Alhambra Decree expelled Jews from Spain, causing a significant loss of population and cultural heritage
• 1519

  The first circumnavigation of the globe was initiated, funded by the Spanish Crown
• 1605

  The first part of "Don Quixote", considered the first modern novel, was published
• 1701

  The War of Spanish Succession began, resulting in Spain's loss of European territories and global influence
• 1808

  Napoleon's forces invaded Spain, triggering the Peninsular War and years of conflict
• 1812

  The Spanish Constitution of 1812, one of Europe's most liberal at the time, was adopted
• 1876

  The Royal Spanish Football Federation was founded, leading to the development of Spain's renowned football culture
• 1898

  Spain lost its last major colonies (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines) in the Spanish-American War
• 1931

  The Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed, bringing democratic reforms and women's suffrage
• 1936

  The Spanish Civil War broke out, leading to three years of brutal conflict and hundreds of thousands of deaths
• 1939

  Francisco Franco established a dictatorship, suppressing political opposition and regional autonomy for decades
• 1975

  Spain transitioned to democracy following the end of Franco's dictatorship
• 1986

  Spain joined the European Economic Community, now known as the European Union
• 1992

  Barcelona hosted the Summer Olympics, showcasing Spain's modernization and cultural richness to the world
• 2008

  Spain entered a severe economic crisis, with high unemployment and austerity measures impacting millions

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