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May 21, 1527
Philip II is Born
Philip was the firstborn of Charles V and Empress Isabella of Portugal. Throughout his life, Phillip looked up to his father. -
Period: Dec 8, 1550 to
Increase in wealth allows Spain to build a large and strong army
With American mines providing Spain with an estimated 339,000 pounds of gold and 16,000 tons of silver bullion, Spain was able to support an army of about 50,000 soldiers. With this strong and large standing army, Spain had an advantage that their enemies didn't have. -
Dec 8, 1556
Phillip II inherites Spain, the Spanish Netherlands, and all Spanish Dominions in Italy and America
When Charles V retired his position, he gave his son, Philip II, control of all the Spainish Dominions in Italy, the American colonies, Spain, and the Spanish Netherlands. Both father and son were very similar and successful leaders. -
Dec 8, 1571
Philip II helps the pope
The pope called all Catholic princes to work together against the Ottoman Empire. With Philip II very dedicated to his religion, he sent more then 200 Spanish and Venetian ships to battle near Lepanto, defeating a large Ottoman fleet. -
Dec 8, 1580
Philip II seizes control of Portugal
When his uncle, King of Portugal, passed away without a heir, Philip II took control of the empire, making him a very successful ruler and him having an empire that circled the globe. -
Philip II launhes the Spanish Armada
He launched the Armada to punish Protestant England and Queen Elizabeth I because they supported Dutch Protestants and tried to take control of the Netherlands. -
Philip II passes away
Diagnosed with cancer while religious wars were going on between Spain and France, Philip died leaving the people he ruled in a period of decline.
