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Philip II King of Spain (1556-1581)

By Mr.Sandman
  • The Birth of Philip iI
    May 21, 1527

    The Birth of Philip iI

    Philip II was born in Valladodid, Spain, the only son to Emperor Charles V.
  • Philip II First Marriage
    Nov 12, 1543

    Philip II First Marriage

    Philip II of Spain marries his cousin, Maria Manuela the Princess of Portugal. Marriage is held in Salamanca, Spain.
  • Second marriage
    Jan 1, 1554

    Second marriage

    After the death of his first wife during birth of his first son, he married Mary of England I.
  • Philip II is crowned King of Spain
    Jan 16, 1556

    Philip II is crowned King of Spain

    Charles V resigned Spain and its territories leaving the territories inerited by Philip II
  • Thrid Marriage
    Nov 20, 1559

    Thrid Marriage

    He married Elisabeth of Valois as his third wife after Mary of England I died.
  • Fourth Marriage
    Jan 1, 1570

    Fourth Marriage

    Anna of Austria is his last and most recent wife of Philip II
  • Philip II becomes King of Portugal
    Jan 1, 1581

    Philip II becomes King of Portugal

    No specifc date given but is recognized as King of Portugal because the King of Portugal had no heir other than Philip II which was his nephew and the only one to succeed the throne.
  • The Death of Philip II

    The Death of Philip II

    King Philip II is buried at the El Escorial, where all Spanish sovereigner starting from emperor Charles V are all buried at this monastery located in Madrid, Spain.