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Phillip traveled around The Netherlands, Germany, and Italy to converse with the noblemen of the countries.
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As a child, Phillip was educated by Catholic clergymen. This shaped the strong belief Phillip had in Catholicism, which lead to many of his controversial policies when he became ruler.
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His mother, Isabella of Portugal, died due to a miscarriage when Phillip was 12 years old. This was devastating to him because his father was often absent, causing a close relationship with his mother.
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Phillip's father, Charles V, taught him to never trust anyone too much. This stuck with Phillip throughout his rule which gave him the nickname, Phillip the Prudent.
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Phillip married his cousin, Maria, who died two years later while giving birth to his first son, Don Carlos.
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Phillip became a co-ruler of England while he was married to Mary I until her death 4 years later.
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His third marriage lasted for a decade and ended open wars occurring between France and Spain
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His third wife gave birth to his first daughter, Isabella Clara Eugenia.
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His third wife gave birth to his daughter, Catherine Micaela.
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Two years after the death of his third wife, he married Anna, who was the daughter of one of his cousins.
