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Philip II was born in Valladolid and was the son of Charles V and Isabella of Portugal.
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Philip II enjoyed music, had classic works translated into Spanish, and was educated by Roman Catholic clergymen.
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His father, Charles V, wrote notes to Philip II telling him of the importance of his role that God had called him to and about trust.
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Philip II married Princess Maria of Portugal who gave birth to Don Carlos and then died days later from bleeding in 1545.
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Philip II married Queen Mary I as a political alliance but Mary I thought otherwise. She died without children in 1558.
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Philip II claims the title of King of Spain after his father, Charles V, abdicates.
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Though the Spanish and English defeated the French, Philip II gained a disliking for war but thought it was necessary at times.
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Under Philip II's rule, this was the first time Spain went bankrupt. Spain would go bankrupt three more times after this.
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Princess Elisabeth of Valois was the daughter of Henry II of France. This marriage was a part of the peace negotiations for the signing of the Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis in 1559. She gave Philip II two daughters and later died in 1568.
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Don Carlos was the son of Philip II's first wife, Princess Maria of Portugal. They did not have a close relationship and Philip II's third wife was supposed to be Don Carlos's wife. Don Carlos wanted to leave Spain and Philip II locked him up. Don Carlos starved himself in protest and died.
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Anna of Austria is the daughter of Emperor Maximilian II and gave birth to their son Philip III. Anna later died in 1580.
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Philip II became the King of Portugal and was also known as Philip I of Portugal.
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Philip II sent a Spanish Armada to punish England, but it was defeated by English warships.
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Philip II died in El Escorial (his palace) due to cancer.
