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Philip II married his first cousin Maria Manuela Princess of Portugal and they had one son together, though, Maria passed away four days later due to hemorrhage.
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Charles V the Holy Roman Emperor gave his son Spain, the Spanish Netherlands, and the American colonies on this day. Philip II begins his reign.
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In the Low Countries in the northwest region of Europe, Protestants revolted against the Catholic ways. (est.)
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The Low Countries now call themselves the United Provinces of Netherland and claim their independence from Spain.
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Philip II begins his reign over Portugal after the death of his uncle, Henry I.
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Philip II launched a Spanish fleet, famously known as the Spanish Armada, against Protestant England on this day (est.).
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Philip II's reign came to an end when the ruler passed away due to cancer. He had aged to 71
