During the reign of
Emperor Charles V (Carlos I of Spain), who ascended to the thrones of the kingdoms of Spain after the death of his grandfather Ferdinand, Habsburg Spain controlled territory ranging from
Philippines to the
Netherlands, and was, for a time,
Europe's greatest power. For this reason, this period of Spanish history has also been referred to as the "Age of Expansion". Although usually associated with its role in the history of
Central Europe, the
Habsburg family extended its realm into
Spain from 1516 to 1700, where the Habsburg senior line reigned for that period. Under Habsburg rule, Spain reached the zenith of its influence and power, but also began its slow decline.
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