Philip II of Spain By decmcglynn May 21, 1527 Birth of Phillip II of Spain Period: May 21, 1527 to Sep 13, 1598 Phillip II of Spain Jan 1, 1540 Recieves the duchy of Milan from Charles V Jan 1, 1556 Becomes King of Spain after Charles V renounces his throne Jan 1, 1580 Becomes King of Portugal and the united colonial empires of Spain and Portugal after King Henry dies with no heir. Jan 1, 1588 The "invincible" spanish Armada is defeated by England Jan 1, 1598 Accepts Peace of Vervins Sep 13, 1598 Death of King Phillip II of Spain
