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Philip II was born in Palacio de Pimentel, Valladolid, Spain. His parents are Charles V and Isabella of Portugal.
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Philip's first wife, Maria of Portugal, dies while giving birth to Don Carlos.
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Charles V, Philip's father, arranged Philip's marriage to his cousin, Mary I, so Philip could also have control over England.
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Philip II was enthroned after his father, Charles V, abdicates. He inherited Spain, the Spanish Netherlands, and the Americas.
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Philip II went bankrupt for the first time. This eventually led to Philip taxing his citizens.
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His second wife, Mary I of England, passed away of disease.
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The Escorial, a massive gray granite palace built for Philip to express his power and religion, was built in Madrid. This contributed to his power-hungry and egotistical qualities.
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Philip married Elisabeth of Valois, which created peace between Spain and France.
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Philip went bankrupt for a second time.
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Philip wrote a series of letters to his two daughters about the love of plants and gardening.
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Philip II of Spain died in El Escorial, Spain of cancer.
