Spanish Habsburgs

The Spanish Habsburgs were a prominent royal family from the 16th to early 18th centuries, known for ruling Spain and extensive territories in Europe and the Americas. They originated from the Habsburg dynasty of Austria, and their empire included parts of Italy, the Netherlands, and colonies in the New World. Their reign is marked by significant military, political, and cultural influence, but also internal conflicts and succession crises due to their practice of strategic marriages. The family’s decline culminated in the early 1700s, leading to the War of Spanish Succession and the end of their dynasty in Spain.