Iberian Union

Iberian Union was a state in Iberia (Europe) that lasted from 1580 to 1640 CE, about 60 years. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).

Philip II of Spain claimed Portugal in 1580 after its young king died on campaign in Morocco, joining the two crowns and their empires. A revolt in Lisbon restored Portuguese independence in 1640.

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Facts

Dates: 1580 to 1640 CE
Duration: 60 years
Type: State
Region: Iberia, Europe
Language family: Latin and Romance
Capital: Madrid

Neighbours in Europe

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE
Portuguese Empire 1415 to 1999 CE
Habsburg Monarchy 1526 to 1804 CE
Dutch Republic 1581 to 1795 CE
Kingdom of France (Bourbon) 1589 to 1792 CE
Spanish Empire (Habsburg Spain) 1516 to 1700 CE
Papal States 756 to 1870 CE
Kingdom of Scotland 843 to 1707 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Middle East
Kingdom of Kongo c. 1390 to 1914 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Mali Empire c. 1235 to 1670 CE, North and West Africa
Ayutthaya Kingdom 1351 to 1767 CE, Southeast Asia
Mughal Empire 1526 to 1857 CE, South Asia
Portuguese Brazil 1500 to 1815 CE, South America
New Spain 1521 to 1821 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Viceroyalty of Peru 1542 to 1824 CE, South America

Questions

When did Iberian Union exist?

1580 to 1640 CE, about 60 years.

Where was Iberian Union?

Iberia, in Europe. Its capital was Madrid.

What language did Iberian Union speak?

Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.