Spanish Timeline Flashcards
Phoenicians settle in Cadiz and Jerez bringing viticulture to the region
1100 BCE
The Roman Empire conquers ‘Hispania’ and expands its wine trade
1st Century BCE
The Visigoths invade and rule Hispania upon the Upon the decline of the Roman Empire
5th Century
The Moors Conquer Hispania, crippling the wine industry, as Muslim law forbids the consumption of Alcohol
711
Ferdinand II of Aragon marries Isabella I of Castile, uniting two of Spain’s most powerful Kingdoms.
1469
Ferdinand and Isabella establish the inquisition, to enforce Catholic orthodoxy
1478
The Reconquista ends, returning Spain to Catholic rule
1492
Spain emerges as a leader in the age of exploration, colonizing much of the Americas and introducing viticulture
15th & 16th Century
The Spanish Armada is defeated by Great Britain and Queen Elizabeth the I
1588
Miguel de Cervantes publishes part I of Don Quixote
1605
The Peninsula War, in which Spain and Great Britain defeat the Napoleonic Army
1808-1814
The Phylloxera crisis erupts in France, heightening French demand for Spanish wine (especially Rioja), and bringing new French winemaking influence.
1850s
The Spanish civil war begins, in which the Fascists Nationalists, led by Francisco Franco, overthrow the Second Spanish Repuplic.
1936
Francisco Franco Dies, ending the fascist regime and restoring Spain’s Monarchy
1975
The Spanish Constitution becomes law
1978
