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Philip IV1605 – (1621) -
1665
Portrait of Philip IV painted by Velázquez
Equestrian portrait of the Count Duke of Olivares, painted by
Velázquez
The Count Duke of Olivares was the favourite of the king.He constructed the Royal Palace of “Los Jardines del Buen Retiro”, so that the king could enjoy and relax and also wouldn't be interested in ruling issues.
Palace and Gardens of “El Buen Retiro”
Thirty Years' War, Battle or Rocroi (1643)
Elisabeth of France.First wife of Philip IV. She gave birth to “Baltasar Carlos” prince of Asturias (who unluckily died with only 14 years old), and “María Teresa”, who will be queen of France thanks to her marriage with Louis XIV.
Portrait painted by Velázquez.
Mariana of Austria by Velázquez.
Second wive of Philip IV. She gave birth to
Charles II, last king of the Habsburgs and
Margarita Teresa (below).
During the minority of Charles II Mariana of
Austria will be the regent of the kingdom.
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