Philip II[note 1] (21 May 1527 – 13 September 1598), sometimes known in Spain as Philip the Prudent (Spanish: Felipe el Prudente), was King of Spain [note 2] from 1556, King of Portugal …

Philip II (born May 21, 1527, Valladolid, Spain—died September 13, 1598, El Escorial) was the king of the Spaniards (1556–98) and king of the Portuguese (as Philip I, 1580–98), champion …

1 day ago · Spain - 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, …

Apr 2, 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 …

Philip II is considered one of the greatest sovereigns in the History of Spain in terms of leading global exploration and colonial expansion across the Atlantic and the Pacific, and became for …

Philip 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 …

Nov 18, 2022 · Also known as Philip the Prudent, Philip II ruled Spain from 1556 and Portugal from 1580 until he died in 1598. On May 21, 1527, Philip was born in Valladolid in northern …

Philip II, Spanish Felipe, (born May 21, 1527, Valladolid, Spain—died Sept. 13, 1598, El Escorial), King of Spain (1556–98) and of Portugal (as Philip I, 1580–98).

Jan 18, 2024 · Born in 1527, Philip was the son of Emperor Charles V and Empress Isabella. The prince was brought up in Castille, but his father was frequently away campaigning, while the...

May 20, 2024 · King Philip II of Spain ruled one of the world’s largest empires. He was king of Spain during the Golden Age. This was during the era of great cultural growth in literature, …