Spain's Habsburg Dynasty

The Habsburg Dynasty in Spain was a powerful royal family that ruled from the early 16th to the early 18th centuries. They expanded Spain’s empire across Europe, the Americas, and beyond, making it one of the most influential dynasties in history. Known for their extensive marriages to establish alliances, the Habsburgs also faced challenges like internal conflicts and succession issues, especially due to their Habsburg jaw trait. Their reign marked Spain’s golden age of wealth, culture, and global dominance, but ultimately their decline led to the dynasty’s end in Spain with the death of Charles II in 1700.