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Philip II was the king of Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands from 1556 to 1598. He was the son of Emperor Charles V and Isabella of Portugal, and led several wars against the Ottoman Empire, the Protestant Reformation, and England.
9 wrz 2024 · Philip II was the king of Spain and Portugal and the champion of the Counter-Reformation. He inherited the Spanish empire from his father, Charles V, and faced the revolt of the Netherlands and the defeat of the Armada.
2 kwi 2014 · King Philip II of Spain, also known as Philip the Prudent, ruled one of the world's largest empires. His reign as Spain's king began the Golden Age, a period of great cultural growth in...
1 dzień temu · Philip II (1556–98) succeeded his father Charles V as the ruler of a vast European and American empire. He faced challenges from France, England, and the Netherlands, and relied on Castilian officials and advisers to govern his domains.
Learn about Philip II, the king of Spain who ruled over a vast empire in Europe and the Americas. Discover his achievements, challenges and controversies in this biography by Martin Mutschlechner.
9 wrz 2024 · Who was Philip II? How did Philip II become king? What is Philip II known for? Who succeeded Philip II? What was the Counter-Reformation of the Roman Catholic Church?
Learn about Philip II, the ruler of Spain and its colonies, who married Mary Tudor and fought against Elizabeth I. See paintings commissioned or owned by him, such as Titian's The Death of Actaeon.
