Encyclopedia entry on Spanish king Alfonso XII offers a brief biography and provides details on the foundations of democracy in Spain.

Profiles the woman who secretly married Dom Pedro and who was later executed for fear their union would affect family claims to the throne.

Historical profile of Spanish King Charles II offers a history of his reign and links to related subjects in the Encarta encyclopedia.

Encarta profile of Spanish King Charles III documents his role in the Inquisition and provides links to relates entries and events.

Explore this chronological listing of Spain's rulers and find links to each ruler's family trees.

Encyclopedia article on Spanish general Alessandro Farnese describes his military victories over the Dutch in the late 16th century.

Encyclopedia article discusses the reign of Ferdinand III and offers an account of his acquisition of Leon in 1230. Link to related topics.

Find a short biography of the king who ruled Castile, Naples, Sicily and Aragon in the late C15th-early C16th with his wife Isabella I.

Presents a biography of the first Spanish king and highlights his achievements during his eighteenth century reign.

Read about this nineteenth century Spanish king and learn the complicated history of his reign.

Encyclopedia article about Spanish general and dictator Francisco Franco offer a history of his long tenure as leader of Spain. View photos.

Offers a detailed biography of the queen of Castile and describes her reign in the fifteenth century and its lasting impact on the region.

Resource dedicated to peculiar monarchs provides a section on Spanish royals, including Charles II, Philip V, and Ferdinand VI.

Provides a short overview of the military and political career of the Spanish soldier and dictator who was forced to resign in 1930.

Profiles the 14th century king of Castile and Leon whose nickname is attributed to his readiness to execute his political foes.

King of Castile from 1504 to 1506 found his way to the throne when he married Joanna, daughter of Castilian monarchs Ferdinand V and Isabella I.

Habsburg king of Spain ruled from 1556 to 1598, supporting the Counter Reformation and allying himself with the Roman Catholic church.

Article describes the policies of the king of Spain, Naples, and Sicily from 1598-1621, and as Philip II, king of Portugal.

Describes the beleaguered reign of this king of Spain, Naples, and Sicily from 1621 to 1665, and of Portugal from 1621 to 1640.

Grandson of French king Louis XIV threatened the balance of power in Europe when he became king of Spain in 1700, uniting the two thrones.

Provides details about the Pinzon family who were a Spanish clan of navigators who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his first American voyage.

After the death of Francisco Franco, this politician fostered Spain's democratic government.