What makes matrices unique?

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Assume we have a matrix $H$ that is diagonizable. If we perform spectral decomposition on $H$ forming a new matrix $H'$ whose columns are the eigenbases of $H$, can we say that $H' =H$?

In other words, if two matrices share the same basis, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and transformation operations, can we conclude they are the same matrix?

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$$H=PDP^{-1}$$ where $D$ is formed from the Eigenvalues and $P$ from the Eigenvectors. Unless you swap these elements, the matrix is uniquely defined.