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| Elisabeth and Philip's Wedding | |
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| Location: | Viennese, France |
| Date: | 22 June 1557 |
| In Honour of: | King Philip II Princess Elisabeth |
| In Attendance: | King Henry II Queen Catherine |
| Episode: | Pilot |
| Description: | Celebrate the union between France and Spain |
| GALLERY | |
The wedding of King Philip and Princess Elisabeth took place in France in the middle of the summer in the year 1557.
Details
Henry signed the Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis with the Holy Roman Empire and England, ending a long period of Italian wars. The treaty was sealed by the betrothal of Princess Elisabeth to King Philip II of Spain.
Historical Notes
- The wedding actually took place in 22 June 1559, and in Paris.
- King Henry II was greatly injurer in a jousting match during his daughter's wedding celebrations and died almost two weeks after her wedding.