Historical Events tagged with "Ferdinand II"
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Tiryaki Hasan Pasha Defeats Habsburg Forces
Tiryaki Hasan Pasha, the Ottoman provincial governor, achieved a significant victory against the besieging Habsburg forces led by Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria at Nagykanizsa. This battle was marked by strategic prowess and exhibited the effectiveness of Ottoman military tactics during a period of intense conflict in Central Europe.
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The Treaty of Alcáçovas was signed between the Catholic Monarchs of Castile and Aragon and Afonso V of Portugal, establishing peace and territorial divisions following years of conflict. The agreement ensured the dominance of Castile in the Canary Islands while recognizing Portuguese control over the Azores and Madeira. This reconciliation fostered a relationship that would impact future maritime explorations and colonization efforts in the New World. The treaty was essential for stabilizing the Iberian Peninsula and laid the groundwork for future alliances.
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