Articles relating to the War of the Portuguese Succession (1580–1583). It was fought from 1580 to 1583 between the two main claimants to the Portuguese throne: António, Prior of Crato, proclaimed in several towns as King of Portugal, and his first cousin Philip II of Spain, who eventually succeeded in claiming the crown, reigning as Philip I of Portugal.
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Pages in category "War of the Portuguese Succession"
The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
Categories:
- 1580s conflicts
- 1580s in Portugal
- 1580s in Spain
- Civil wars involving the states and peoples of Europe
- Early Modern history of Portugal
- Early Modern history of Spain
- Kingdom of Portugal
- Philip II of Spain
- Portugal–Spain military relations
- Wars involving England
- Wars involving France
- Wars involving Portugal
- Wars involving Spain
- Wars of succession involving the states and peoples of Europe