Spanish History Collection

First battle of Valencia
2910873 First battle of Valencia; (add.info.: 1808 The first battle of Valencia in the Spanish War of Independence, June 28, 1808.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Charles V depicted on a gold coin. (Carlos I, Carlos V or Carlos I de Espana)
529054 Charles V depicted on a gold coin. (Carlos I, Carlos V or Carlos I de Espana), 1500 - 1558)ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1519 and, as Carlos I of Spain

Spanish 15th Century Knight
529536 Spanish 15th Century Knight; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Revolt of the Comuneros: Attack on the uprising at Segovia 1521 (engraving)
529601 Revolt of the Comuneros: Attack on the uprising at Segovia 1521 (engraving); (add.info.: During the war of the 'comunidades' (1520-1521), the people of Segovia rose against Charles V

French Army cavalry, crush Spanish forces
2910945 French Army cavalry, crush Spanish forces; (add.info.: 1810 French Army cavalry, crush Spanish forces during the Peninsula War.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Mutiny of Aranjuez (Motin de Aranjuez) led against King Charles IV, that took place in the town of Aranjuez
3520620 The Mutiny of Aranjuez (Motin de Aranjuez) led against King Charles IV, that took place in the town of Aranjuez, Spain on 17-19 March 1808 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The capture of the Cacafuego, the Spanish treasure-ship, by Sir Francis Drake in 1579 (engraving)
529687 The capture of the Cacafuego, the Spanish treasure-ship, by Sir Francis Drake in 1579 (engraving); (add.info.: in the vicinity of Esmeraldas, Ecuador)

Spanish Knight. 15th century
529628 Spanish Knight. 15th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

American troops boarding transport steamer, Spanish-American war. Drawing in pen and ink, wash, Chinese white
529758 American troops boarding transport steamer, Spanish-American war. Drawing in pen and ink, wash, Chinese white, crayon.(1898); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The child king Alfonso XIII as a wooden puppet slumped over on the Throne of Spain, 1898
1577306 The child king Alfonso XIII as a wooden puppet slumped over on the Throne of Spain, 1898; (add.info.: This will be an internal explosion by Udo Keppler, 1872-1956, artist 1898)

Blanche of France
3480286 Blanche of France; (add.info.: Blanche of France (1253-1323), daughter of King Louis IX of France marries Ferdinand de la Cerda, Infante of Castile

The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525 (tapestry)
529631 The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525 (tapestry); (add.info.: It was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521-25)

The attack of Cadiz, 1634 (engraving)
529890 The attack of Cadiz, 1634 (engraving) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: In April 1587 a raid by the Englishman Sir Francis Drake occupied the harbour of)

The capture of the Cacafuego, the Spanish treasure-ship, by Sir Francis Drake 1579 in the vicinity of Esmeraldas, Ecuador

el libro Politica para corregidores de Jeronimo Castillo Between 1511 and 1608, This work is presented " in dialogue" with the last historic edition of Medina of the Field

AZCARATE MENENDEZ, Gumersindo (1840-1917). Spanish politician and sociologist. Engraving

1959 Visit by President Eisenhower to Spain

Joanna (1479 - l 1555) Queen regnant of Castile and Queen regnant of Aragon, (Spain). She has been nicknamed Joanna the Mad (Spanish: Juana la Loca)

Forces of Muhammed IX, Nasrid Sultan of Granada, at the Battle of Higueruela 1431, as depicted in a series of fresco paintings by Fabrizio Castello

Courtiers Officers nobles and Knights of the Spanish Court Circa 1510

A galleass from the armada The galleass were higher and larger than regular galleys. They had up to 32 oars, each worked by up to 5 men. They usually had three masts and a forecastle and aftcastle

Ferdinand of Spain receives nobles and lords in Guernica

The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes and of His Fortunes and Adversities. Spanish novella, published anonymously, in 1554. At this time in Spain

Auto-da-fe on Plaza Mayor, Madrid 1683 Oil on canvas

The mighty display of the Spanish armada in 1588. Source Amsterdams Historisch Museum. A46643 Date 1679(1679)

Hernando de Talavera, Archbishop of Granada at the time of Ferdinand and Isabella. 15th century

The Bombardment of San Juan by the American Fleet Puerto Rico during the Spanish American War 1900. photoprint on stereo card : stereograph

Theodore Roosevelt wiith the Rough Riders during the Spanish American War 1898

Philip I of Castile Philip I, also known as Philip the Handsome (1478 - 1506), son of the Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor

Bas-relief depicting the Battle of Pavia (1525) by Juan de Orea. The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525, was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521-25

Spanish 15th Century Knight

Philip II (May 21, 1527 - September 13, 1598) King of Spain from 1556 until 1598. Index Librorum Prohibitorum. 1570. List of banned books published by the Spanish Inquisition

Juan de Mena (1411, Cordoba - 1456, Torrelaguna) one of the most significant Spanish poets of the fifteenth century. His works show the influence of Renaissance humanism

King Alfonso XIII of Spain, 1913 Oct. 13

Formal raising of first flag of U. S. Veracruz 2 P. M. April 27, 1914 Photograph
" Formal raising of first flag of U.S. Veracruz 2 P.M. April 27, 1914" Photograph by Hadsell taken during the U.S. occupation of Veracruz, 1914. Spanish American War

American and Spanish soldiers, in front of the Captain-Generals Palace, Havana, Jan. 1st, 1899

Queen Isabella of Spain died on November 26, 1504 in Medina del Campo. In her will she asked that her successors protect and treat the people of the Americas the same as they would the Spanish people

In April 1587 a raid by the Englishman Sir Francis Drake occupied the harbour of Cadiz for three days. The attack delayed the sailing of the Spanish Armada by a year

Fray Luis Ponce de Leon (sometimes Luis de Leon) (born Belmonte, in Cuenca province, of the Castilian region of La Mancha, Spain)

Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes, (30 March 1746 - 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter The Tribunal The Inquisition Tribunal or The Inquisition Auto de fe, painted between 1812 and 1819

Army of Muhammed IX, (Nasrid Sultan of Granada), at the Battle of Higueruela 1431. Shown as part of a series of fresco paintings by Fabrizio Castello, Orazio Cambiaso and Lazzaro Tavarone

Alfonso XIII 1886 - 1941), King of Spain, posthumous son of Alfonso XII of Spain, proclaimed King at his birth. He reigned from 1886-1931

American troops boarding transport steamer, Spanish-American war. Drawing in pen and ink, wash, Chinese white, crayon.(1898)

The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525, was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521-25. A Spanish-Imperial army under the command of Charles de Lannoy attacked the French army under

Cardinal Cisneros directs the construction of the Hospital of the Charity. Sanctuary of the Charity of Illescas (Toledo), painted by Alejandro Ferrant (1844-1917)

Auto de Fe, painted by Francisco Ricci in 1683. A scene in the Plaza Mayor, Madrid, 30 June, 1680, during the Spanish Inquisition

Juan de Borgona (c. 1470 - 1534). High Renaissance painter born in the Duchy of Burgundy
Juan de Borgona (c.1470 - 1534). High Renaissance painter born in the Duchy of Burgundy. Active in Spain from about 1495 to 1534

Virgen de los Reyes Catolicos 15th Century anonymous painting showing Queen Elizabeth (right), on the left King Ferdinand, Prince John and the Inquisitor General, Tomas de Torquemada

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Spanish History: From Epic Battles to Royal Courts" The attack of Cadiz, 1634 (engraving): A fierce battle that shook the shores of Cadiz, showcasing Spain's resilience and determination in defending its territories. AZCARATE MENENDEZ, Gumersindo (1840-1917). Spanish politician and sociologist. Engraving: A visionary figure who left an indelible mark on Spanish society, shaping its political landscape for generations to come. The capture of the Cacafuego, the Spanish treasure-ship, by Sir Francis Drake 1579: An audacious feat by Sir Francis Drake as he outwitted and seized a prized Spanish treasure ship, leaving a lasting legacy in maritime history. 1959 Visit by President Eisenhower to Spain: A momentous occasion symbolizing diplomatic ties between Spain and the United States during a period of global transformation. Joanna (1479 - l 1555) Queen regnant of Castile and Queen regnant of Aragon (Spain): A remarkable monarch whose reign witnessed significant advancements in art, culture, and governance across both Castile and Aragon. Forces of Muhammed IX, Nasrid Sultan of Granada at the Battle of Higueruela 1431: An epic clash that marked one chapter in Spain's complex relationship with Islamic rule during medieval times. Courtiers Officers nobles and Knights of the Spanish Court Circa 1510: Immersed in opulence and grandeur; these noble figures epitomized power within the illustrious courts that shaped Spain's golden age. A galleass from the armada The galleass were higher and larger than regular galleys: Majestic vessels that formed part of Spain's formidable naval fleet during an era when exploration was at its zenith.