Portugal

• 1580 


  heir to Portugal died and Philip was heir, his only opponent was Don Antonio who wasn't supported by nobles
• to secure support...


  he paid the ransom of nobles captured by the turks in 1578
• advantages spain brought to Portugal

  trade, empire, glory
• advantages Portugal brought to spain

  empire- including the spice islands, Brazil, west africa

  security in the west of spain

  opportunity to reach the Netherlands, france and England

  greater coast to reach the new world

  the navy set up to transport African slaves
• for the first time since roman occupation...

  the Iberian peninsular was under christian rule
• 1581 the cortes


  recognised him as king
• Philip allowed...


  Portugal to retain customs, coinage, laws and language
• Council of Portugal 


  set up in 1581 and viceroys were to be Portuguese or a member of the royal family
• Pierson ' the greatest

  triumph of his reign'