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Philip III of Spain
Madrid, 24 Apr 1578 – Madrid, 31 Mar 1621
15 facts3 sources
About Philip III
Philip III of Spain: Castile, Portugal, and the Iberian Union
AI-assisted · editedThe collection records Philip III of Spain’s birth in Madrid in 1578. He was the son of King Philip II of Spain and Anna of Austria, Queen of Spain. 1Birth · 24 Apr 1578, Madrid · Probable2Parent · Philip II of Spain · Confirmed3Parent · Anna of Austria, Queen of Spain · Confirmed
His two principal offices recorded here are monarch of Castile and Leon and monarch of Portugal, both associated with the period from 1598 to 1621. Together, these roles connect his identity to the political structure described in the collection’s summary as the Iberian Union. 4Title · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1598–1621 · Confirmed5Title · Monarch of Portugal, 1598–1621 · Confirmed6Known for · Philip III was King of Spain and Portugal during the period known as the Iberian Union, reigning from 1598 until his death in 1621. He was also King of Naples and Sicily, Duke of Milan, and Lord of the Seventeen Provinces. A member of the House of Habsburg, he was born in Madrid to King Philip II of Spain and his fourth wife, Anna of Austria. · Probable
The collection records Philip’s death in Madrid in 1621. Both the birth and death entries carry a probable confidence rating. Its summary identifies him as a member of the House of Habsburg and places his reign within the Iberian Union. 6Known for · Philip III was King of Spain and Portugal during the period known as the Iberian Union, reigning from 1598 until his death in 1621. He was also King of Naples and Sicily, Duke of Milan, and Lord of the Seventeen Provinces. A member of the House of Habsburg, he was born in Madrid to King Philip II of Spain and his fourth wife, Anna of Austria. · Probable1Birth · 24 Apr 1578, Madrid · Probable7Death · 31 Mar 1621, Madrid · Probable
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Facts and their sources
- Born24 Apr 1578, Madridnot verified1 source
- Titlemonarchor Prince of Asturias, 1584–1598 · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1598–1621 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1598–1621 · Monarch of Portugal, 1598–1621 · King of Sardinia, 1598–1621not verified1 source
- TitlePrince of Asturias, 1584–1598or Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1598–1621 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1598–1621 · Monarch of Portugal, 1598–1621 · King of Sardinia, 1598–1621 · monarchnot verified1 source
- TitleMonarch of Portugal, 1598–1621or Prince of Asturias, 1584–1598 · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1598–1621 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1598–1621 · King of Sardinia, 1598–1621 · monarchnot verified1 source
- TitleKing of Sardinia, 1598–1621or Prince of Asturias, 1584–1598 · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1598–1621 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1598–1621 · Monarch of Portugal, 1598–1621 · monarchnot verified1 source
- TitleMonarch of Castile and Leon, 1598–1621or Prince of Asturias, 1584–1598 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1598–1621 · Monarch of Portugal, 1598–1621 · King of Sardinia, 1598–1621 · monarchnot verified1 source
- Titlemonarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1598–1621or Prince of Asturias, 1584–1598 · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1598–1621 · Monarch of Portugal, 1598–1621 · King of Sardinia, 1598–1621 · monarchnot verified1 source
- Died31 Mar 1621, Madridnot verified1 source
A life in time
24 Apr 1578
Born in Madrid
1584–1598
Prince of Asturias
1598–1621
Monarch of Portugal
1598–1621
King of Sardinia
1598–1621
Monarch of Castile and Leon
1598–1621
Monarch of the Crown of Aragon
1601–1611
8 children are born
31 Mar 1621
Dies in Madrid, aged 42
Family
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During his lifetime
He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Madrid.
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The 1570s · Philip III is born in Madrid
What people wore
Clothing as a Valuable Asset
Poor rural laborers often owned only one set of clothing, sometimes in such disrepair that it barely covered their bodies. This clothing was a valuable asset often included in wills and dowries, and even used to pay funeral taxes.
Daily life
Eating habits without tables or forks
Kitchens lacked designated tables, so meals were eaten using wooden spoons while sitting on benches or even on the floor. Food was often handled with the fingers, as forks were not yet in general use and were sometimes viewed as dangerous or unrefined.
Work
A violent strike in Córdoba, 1595
In 1595, agricultural workers in Córdoba went on strike for higher wages and shorter hours; the city responded by arresting strikers and sentencing them to four hours in the pillory and ten days in jail.
Music
The popular five-course guitar
The five-course guitar emerged as the most popular instrument in Spain, played in all social settings ranging from taverns and homes to the royal court.
At the table
Wine was preferred to unsafe water
Wine was commonly drunk and even used to drink and cook; sources note people avoided water because its potability was poor and it could cause gastrointestinal illnesses.
Getting around
Horses and mules for travel
Travelers relied exclusively on horses for personal transport and mules for carrying luggage, as exemplified by the Venetian traveler Andrés Navagero. Navagero noted significant expenses for purchasing mules and horses for his journey.
What it cost
Gender wage gap in 1553 agriculture
In 1553 Requena, male field workers earned between 34 and 68 maravedíes per day depending on the month, while women earned a fixed rate of only 17 maravedíes per day.