Philip II of Spain: Early Life

By s-hvanderstelt
  • The Death of Philip II's mother
    1539

    The Death of Philip II's mother

    Philip II's mother was Isabella of Portugal
  • Philip's first wife Maria of Portugal died
    1545

    Philip's first wife Maria of Portugal died

    The cause of her death was a hemorrhage.
  • Philip II traveled to Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands
    1548

    Philip II traveled to Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands

    Philip II isn't very popular with the Germans because of his lack of their language.
    *This continues until 1551
  • Philip II married Mary I of England
    1554

    Philip II married Mary I of England

  • 1558

    Mary I (Philip's wife) dies without having children

  • Philip II married Elizabeth of Valois
    1559

    Philip II married Elizabeth of Valois

    This was the daughter of Henry II of France, and because of this, France and Spain were at peace for a few years.
  • Philip imprisons his son Don Carlos
    1568

    Philip imprisons his son Don Carlos

    Don Carlos was the son of Maria of Portugal. He was imprisoned because he had the desire to leave.
  • 1568

    Philip's son (Don Carlos) starved himself

  • 1570

    Philip II had his fourth marriage

    He married his niece Anna, the daughter of Emperor Maximilian II.
  • 1578

    Philip's wife Anna gives birth to Philip's second son, Philip III

    Philip III later became the king of Spain after Philip II died.