Philip II By zariacofer Sep 13, 1478 Born Jul 25, 1554 Married Queen Mary I Jan 1, 1556 Crowned King of Spain Feb 5, 1556 Signed the truce of Vaucelles between France and Spain Aug 10, 1557 Spanish and English troops in alliance defeated the French at the Battle of St. Quentin Nov 20, 1567 Sent the Spanish army to put down the Protestant uprising in the Netherlands Exact date unknown Nov 20, 1581 Becomes king of Portugal Exact date unknown Nov 20, 1587 Plans to invade England Aug 8, 1588 Spanish Armada defeated by English Navy Sep 13, 1598 Philip II dies
