1557

+**1557**

+The year 1557 saw significant shifts in European power dynamics. The [Battle of Saint-Quentin](/wiki/Saint-Quentin) marked a decisive victory for Spain over France, impacting the ongoing Italian Wars. Meanwhile, Portugal established a permanent settlement in [Macau](/wiki/Macau), laying foundations for centuries of global trade.

+## See also

+- [Philip II](/wiki/Philip_II)

+- [France](/wiki/France)