Philip II

By Chelsea Tracy
  • Philip II is Born
    May 21, 1527

    Philip II is Born

    Philip II, son of Isabella of Portugal and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor was born May 21st, 1527
  • Sep 25, 1555

    Peace of Augsberg

    Charles unwillingly agreed to Peace of Augsburg allowing Germans princes choose the religion for their territory.
  • Feb 5, 1556

    Truce of Vaucelles

    Henry II of France and Philip II of Spain signed the truce of Vaucelles
  • Jul 25, 1556

    Philip II Comes To Power

    Philip II became ruler of Spain on July 25th, 1556 when his father abdicated.
  • Aug 10, 1557

    Battle of St. Quentin

    Spanish and English troops in alliance fought and won against the French at Battle of St. Quentin.
  • Battle of Lepanto
    Oct 7, 1571

    Battle of Lepanto

    Over 200 Spanish and Venetian ships defeated the large Ottoman fleet near Lepanto on October 7th, 1571.
  • King of Portugal Dies
    Jan 31, 1580

    King of Portugal Dies

    King of Portugal dies without an heir to take the throne so Philip II being his nephew seized the Portugal kingdom.
  • Philip II Dies

    Philip II Dies

    Philip II died from an illness (Some sources have said that although some say it is unknown..)