Phillip II of Spain By s-hburd Mar 19, 1527 Phillip II was born Sep 21, 1554 Philllip marries Mart tuder becomes King of EEngland Dec 21, 1556 Phillip II became King of Spain Aug 20, 1558 ended his rule as king of England Nov 18, 1588 Spains 'Golden age' ended Reason: Bankruped Nov 18, 1588 Phillip Lanched the Spanish Armada Oct 19, 1598 Phillip II died