Iberian Union

Summary

Iberian Union is a historical country^[1]. It draws 2,885 Wikipedia views per month (historical_country category, ranking #252 of 1,549).^[2]

Key Facts

• Iberian Union is in the country of Kingdom of Portugal^[3].
• Iberian Union is in the country of Spain^[4].
• Iberian Union is in the country of Portuguese Empire^[5].
• Iberian Union is in the country of Spanish Empire^[6].
• Iberian Union is on the continent of Europe^[7].
• Iberian Union is on the continent of Americas^[8].
• Iberian Union is on the continent of Asia^[9].
• Iberian Union is on the continent of Africa^[10].
• Iberian Union is on the continent of Insular Oceania^[11].
• Iberian Union's instance of is recorded as historical country^[12].
• Iberian Union's instance of is recorded as dynastic union^[13].
• Iberian Union's instance of is recorded as personal union^[14].
• Iberian Union's instance of is recorded as historical period^[15].
• Iberian Union's head of state is recorded as Philip II of Spain^[16].
• Iberian Union's head of state is recorded as Philip III of Spain^[17].
• Iberian Union's head of state is recorded as Philip IV of Spain^[18].
• Iberian Union's basic form of government is recorded as polysynodal monarchy^[19].
• Iberian Union followed War of the Portuguese Succession^[20].
• Iberian Union was followed by Portuguese Restoration War^[21].
• Iberian Union comprises Crown of Castile^[22].
• Iberian Union comprises Crown of Aragon^[23].
• Iberian Union comprises Kingdom of Portugal^[24].
• Iberian Union comprises Spanish Empire^[25].
• Iberian Union comprises Portuguese Empire^[26].
• September 12, 1580 marks the founding of Iberian Union^[27].

Body

Founding

September 12, 1580 marks the founding of Iberian Union^[27].

Identity

Iberian Union followed War of the Portuguese Succession^[20]. It was followed by Portuguese Restoration War^[21].

Dissolution

Iberian Union was dissolved in December 1, 1640^[28].

Why It Matters

Iberian Union draws 2,885 Wikipedia views per month (historical_country category, ranking #252 of 1,549).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[29] It is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[30]