(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 great cultural growth in literature, music and the visual arts. He was also the King of England through his marriage to Mary Tudor for four years. The Philippines, a former Spanish colony, are named after him.
QUICK FACTS
- Name: Philip
- Birth Year: 1527
- Birth date: May 21, 1527
- Birth City: Valladolid
- Birth Country: Spain
- Gender: Male
- Best Known For: King Philip II of Spain, also known as Philip the Prudent, ruled one of the world's largest empires. The Philippines are named after him.
- Industries
- Christianity
- War and Militaries
- Astrological Sign: Gemini
- Nacionalities
- Spanish
- Death Year: 1598
- Death date: September 13, 1598
- Death City: Madrid
- Death Country: Spain
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CITATION INFORMATION
- Article Title: Philip II Biography
- Author: Biography.com Editors
- Website Name: The Biography.com website
- Url: https://www.biography.com/royalty/philip-ii
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- Publisher: A&E; Television Networks
- Last Updated: May 7, 2021
- Original Published Date: April 2, 2014