Phillip II of Spain

Phillip II was born

May 21, 1527

Phillip II was born in Vallodolid, Spain

Life

Period: May 21, 1527 to Sep 13, 1598

Recieved Duchy of Milan

Aug 26, 1540

Before King Phillip II was King Phillip II he recieved his Duchy Of Milan in 1540 from Charles V

Became King of Spain

Jan 18, 1556

King Phillip II became king of Spain

Revolt of Netherlands

May 20, 1566

King Phillip II failed to supress the Revolt of the Netherlands in 1566

Lost "Invincible Armada"

Nov 20, 1588

King Phillip II lost " Invincible Armada" in the attempted invasion of England

Phillip II Died

Sep 13, 1598

King Phillip II died in El Escorial

Ended his Rulership of Spain (because of death)

Sep 13, 1598

Died so he could no longer be King of SPain