Spanish power passes to Hapsburgs at the death of Cardinal Ximenes

Historical Context Note

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The death of Cardinal Ximenes de Cisneros, regent of Spain, means that the government of Spain passes into Hapsburg hands. King Charles appoints his former tutor, William de Croy, as his first chief minister in Spain.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Spanish power passes to Hapsburgs at the death of Cardinal Ximenes". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14244, accessed 06 May 2024.]

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