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Born from Isabella of Portugal and son of Charles V (Holy Roman Emperor).
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He married his cousin Maria, who eventually died after giving birth to her child.
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He married Mary I of England for more political power, but she eventually died in 1558.
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He set out to travel to Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands. His time here made him unpopular as he struggled in language.
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He married Elizabeth of Valois, again as a political strategy. This marriage lead to the Peace of Cateau-Cambresis.
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His struggles with economy were prominent when he put his people through poverty and went bankrupt a second time.
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Amidst the bankruptcy and poverty, Phillip built this luxurious and lavish court. This was in honor of the Spanish Hapsburg kings and a
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Amidst the poverty, he built an extremely luxurious court. This was in honor of the Spanish Hapsburg kings and the saint, San Lorenzo.
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Isabella was born from Elizabeth of Valois
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Catherine was born as the second child of Elizabeth and Phillip.
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Wars and rebellions began to arise with the Netherlands, he was a very ruthless ruler with these people.
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His final marriage was with Anna of Austria who later died in 1580
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He died of cancer at El Escorial.
