Philip II of Spain - Wikipedia
WebPhilip II (21 May 1527 – 13 September 1598), also known as Philip the Prudent (Spanish: Felipe el Prudente), was King of Spain from 1556, King of Portugal from 1580, and King of Naples and Sicily from 1554 until his death in 1598.
Philip II | Biography, Accomplishments, Religion, Significance,
WebApr 2, 2024 · Philip II, king of Spain (1556–98) and Portugal (1580–98) who was a champion of the Roman Catholic Counter-Reformation. During his reign the Spanish empire attained its greatest power, extent, and influence, though he lost the ‘Invincible Armada’ in the attempted invasion of England (1588).
Philip II of Spain - Wikiwand
WebPhilip II (21 May 1527 – 13 September 1598), also known as Philip the Prudent ( Spanish: Felipe el Prudente ), was King of Spain from 1556, King of Portugal from 1580, and King of Naples and Sicily from 1554 until his death in 1598. He was also jure uxoris King of England and Ireland from his marriage to Queen Mary I in 1554 until her death ...
Philip II of Spain - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebPhilip II of Spain (21 May 1527 – 13 September 1598) was, starting in 1556, king of Spain, and Burgundy, Netherlands, Naples, Sicily, and Spanish America. He was born in Valladolid and was the only son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and his wife to …
Spain - Philip II | Britannica
WebContents. Home Geography & Travel Countries of the World. Philip II. When Charles abdicated his various lands (1555–56), Philip II (1556–98) succeeded to all his father’s dominions except Germany. His empire in Europe, now without the imperial title, was still only a loose union of independent states recognizing the same head.
Philip II of Spain - New World Encyclopedia
WebPhilip II (Spanish: Felipe II de España; Portuguese: Filipe I) (May 21, 1527 – September 13, 1598) was King of Spain from 1556 until 1598, King of Naples from 1554 until 1598, king consort of England (as husband of Mary I) from 1554 to 1558, Lord of the Seventeen Provinces (holding various titles for the individual territories, such as Duke or C...
Cultural depictions of Philip II of Spain - Wikipedia
WebPhilip II of Spain has inspired artistic and cultural works for over four centuries, as the most powerful ruler in the Europe of his day, and subsequently a central figure in the "Black Legend" of Spanish power. The following list covers representations of him in drama, opera, film, novels, and verse.
King Philip II - Spain, Death & Definition - Biography
WebApr 2, 2014 · (1527-1598) Synopsis. 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...
Philip II - The Collection - Museo Nacional del Prado
WebDec 24, 2015 · Philip II. 1573. Oil on canvas. Room 055. Sofonisba Anguissola arrived in Spain in 1559 to serve as a lady-in-waiting to Philip II’s third wife, Elizabeth of Valois (1546-1568).
Philip II | Die Welt der Habsburger
WebHabsburg. Philip II from 1543 king of Spain; as Philip I from 1580 king of Portugal. Born in Valladolid (Spain) on 21 May 1527. Died in the palace of El Escorial (Spain) on 13 September 1598.
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