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Philip ll of Spain was born on May 21st, 1527 in Valladolid, Spain. He was son of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and Isabella of Portugal
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Philip II of Spain married his 1st cousin, Maria of Portugal. This was his first marriage. (Exact marriage date not shown)
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This happened because he married Mary I of England who is also know as Mary Tudor or Bloody Mary. This then made him the Jure Uxoris King of England.
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Became the King of Naples. This was the first part of Europe that he took the throne of.
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Became the King of Spain
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Henry II of France and Philip II of Spain signed a truce between France and Spain
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King Philip II sent the Spanish army to put down the Protestant uprising in the Netherlands. (Exact date not shown)
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On March 28th 1581 Philip ll of Spain became the King of Portugal and was the last part of Europe that he became the King of.
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King Philip II obtains backing from Pope Sixtus V for his plans to invade England. The invasion is proclaimed a Catholic crusade. (Acually date not stated)
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Philip ll of Spain died a very painful death which included a severe attack of gout, fever and dropsy.For 52 horrific days the King deteriorated. He could no longer be moved to be washed due to pain; thus a hole was cut in his mattress for the release of bodily fluids.
