Philip II of Spain

Philip married Maria of Portugal

Feb 13, 1543

Maria and Philip were double first cousins, they had one son together.

Philip Son, Don Carlos was born

1545

While he was born his mom Maria Philip's first wife died

Philip married his 2nd wife queen Mary of England

1554

Philip did not love Maria, to him it was a marriage of political alliance

Mary Philip's second wife died

1558

Mary died from an illness

Philip married his 3rd wife Elizabeth of Valois

1559

Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry II of France

Philip first daughter was Isabella Clara Eugenia was born

1566

Philip had two daughters with Elizabeth

Philips second daughter was born Catherine Micaela

1567

Catherine Micaela and her father were very close.

Philip's 3rd wife died

1568

Elizabeth died from her fourth pregnancy miscarriage

Philip married his 4th wife Anna of Austria

1570

Philip married his niece and cousin twice removed. They had 5 children together, only one lived past childhood.

With Philips 4th wife they had a son who was name Philip III

1578

His son Philip was the only child who lived to be 43 and he took his fathers place when his father died.