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| <b>Philip II</b> (] - ]), ], was born at ], the only son of the ], ] and Isabella of Portugal. His first marriage (1543) was to Princess Mary of ], who provided him with a son, ] (1545-1568). Following Mary's death in 1546, he sought an alliance with ], marrying the ] Queen ] in ]. The marriage was unpopular with her subjects, and was a purely political alliance as far as Philip was concerned. In ], Philip succeeded to the throne of Spain, as a result of his father's abdication, but he did not choose to reside in the country until his father's death two years |
<b>Philip II</b> (] - ]), ], was born at ], the only son of the ], ] and Isabella of Portugal. His first marriage (1543) was to Princess Mary of ], who provided him with a son, ] (1545-1568). Following Mary's death in 1546, he sought an alliance with ], marrying the ] Queen ] in ]. The marriage was unpopular with her subjects, and was a purely political alliance as far as Philip was concerned. In ], Philip succeeded to the throne of Spain, as a result of his father's abdication, but he did not choose to reside in the country until his father's death two years lr. | ||
| After his second wife, ], died childless in 1558, Philip showed an interest in marrying her ] younger sister, Queen ], but this plan fell through, for a number of reasons. | After his second wife, ], died childless in 1558, Philip showed an interest in marrying her ] younger sister, Queen ], but this plan fell through, for a number of reasons. | ||
| ⚫ | against Spanish rule, Philip believed his son Don Carlos had conspired against him and as a result Philip imprisoned his son. When the prince died shortly thereafter, Philip's enemies accused him of having ordered the murder of his own son. | ||
| ⚫ | Spain and England became enemies, especially in the wake of the ]. In 1559 the 60-year war with France ended with the signing of the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis. Part of the peace process was Philip's third marriage to Princess Elisabeth, daughter of ] who in fact had first been been promised to his son, Don Carlos. Elisabeth provided him with two daughters, but no of the Emperor ], who provided him with an heir, ]. | ||
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| ⚫ | Spain and England became enemies, especially in the wake of the ]. In 1559 the 60-year war with France ended with the signing of the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis. Part of the peace process was Philip's third marriage to Princess Elisabeth, daughter of ] who in fact had first been been promised to his son, Don Carlos. Elisabeth provided him with two daughters, but no |
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| During Philip II's reign the ] Islands were conquered and named for him and a North American colony was established in ]. But, his reign was troubled by financial instability and threatened ] invasions, as well as conflict with England and the ]. The seven ] eventually declared their independence from the Spanish king in ] following the ] of ]. Meanwhile, Philip inherited the throne of Portugal, and the success of colonisation in ] improved his financial position, enabling him to show greater aggression towards his enemies. The execution of ] provided him with an excuse for an attempted invasion of England, using the ], which, despite being powerful, was easily defeated by England's small but fast moving and well armed ships, as well as unfavorable weather, in ]. | During Philip II's reign the ] Islands were conquered and named for him and a North American colony was established in ]. But, his reign was troubled by financial instability and threatened ] invasions, as well as conflict with England and the ]. The seven ] eventually declared their independence from the Spanish king in ] following the ] of ]. Meanwhile, Philip inherited the throne of Portugal, and the success of colonisation in ] improved his financial position, enabling him to show greater aggression towards his enemies. The execution of ] provided him with an excuse for an attempted invasion of England, using the ], which, despite being powerful, was easily defeated by England's small but fast moving and well armed ships, as well as unfavorable weather, in ]. | ||
| From 1590 to 1598 he was again at war against the ] King ], joining with the ] and the Duke of Guise in the ] during the French Wars of Religion. | From 1590 to 1598 he was again at war against the ] King ], joining with the ] and the Duke of Guise in the ] during the French Wars of Religion. | ||
| He died in ] and was succeeded by his son, King ]. | He died in ] and was succeeded by his son, King ]. | ||
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Philip II (1527 - 1598), King of Spain, was born at Valladolid, the only son of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V and Isabella of Portugal. His first marriage (1543) was to Princess Mary of Portugal, who provided him with a son, Don Carlos (1545-1568). Following Mary's death in 1546, he sought an alliance with England, marrying the Catholic Queen Mary I of England in 1554. The marriage was unpopular with her subjects, and was a purely political alliance as far as Philip was concerned. In 1556, Philip succeeded to the throne of Spain, as a result of his father's abdication, but he did not choose to reside in the country until his father's death two years lr.
After his second wife, Mary Tudor, died childless in 1558, Philip showed an interest in marrying her Protestant younger sister, Queen Elizabeth I of England, but this plan fell through, for a number of reasons. against Spanish rule, Philip believed his son Don Carlos had conspired against him and as a result Philip imprisoned his son. When the prince died shortly thereafter, Philip's enemies accused him of having ordered the murder of his own son.
Spain and England became enemies, especially in the wake of the Spanish Inquisition. In 1559 the 60-year war with France ended with the signing of the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis. Part of the peace process was Philip's third marriage to Princess Elisabeth, daughter of Henri II of France who in fact had first been been promised to his son, Don Carlos. Elisabeth provided him with two daughters, but no of the Emperor Maximilian II, who provided him with an heir, Philip.
During Philip II's reign the Philippine Islands were conquered and named for him and a North American colony was established in Florida. But, his reign was troubled by financial instability and threatened Muslim invasions, as well as conflict with England and the Netherlands. The seven United Provinces eventually declared their independence from the Spanish king in 1581 following the Union of Utrecht of 1579. Meanwhile, Philip inherited the throne of Portugal, and the success of colonisation in America improved his financial position, enabling him to show greater aggression towards his enemies. The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots provided him with an excuse for an attempted invasion of England, using the Spanish Armada, which, despite being powerful, was easily defeated by England's small but fast moving and well armed ships, as well as unfavorable weather, in 1588.
From 1590 to 1598 he was again at war against the Huguenot King Henry IV of France, joining with the ] and the Duke of Guise in the Catholic League during the French Wars of Religion.
He died in 1598 and was succeeded by his son, King Philip III.
See also: Portuguese monarchs