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The Life of Philip II of Spain

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  • May 21, 1527

    Birth

    Birth
    King Philip II is born at Valladolid in Spain.
  • Jan 23, 1556

    Crowned King

    Crowned King
    King Philip was crowned kin of Spain after Charles V retired.
  • Feb 5, 1556

    Truce of Vaucelles

    Truce of Vaucelles
    Philip II signed the Truce of Vaucelles with Henry II to temporarily end war between Spain and France.
  • Apr 3, 1559

    Peace of Cateau-Cambresis

    Peace of Cateau-Cambresis
    Philip II of Spain and Henry II of France signed the peace of Cateau-Cambresis, ending 65 year old disagreements over control of Italy.
  • Oct 21, 1567

    Sending an Army

    Sending an Army
    King Philip II of Spain sent the Spanish army to fight off the protests in the Netherlands.
  • Jun 9, 1581

    New King

    New King
    King Phillip II of Spain is now King of Portugal.

  • War against the Huguenots

    War against the Huguenots
    King Phillip II enters the war against the Huguenots along side Spain. This war takes place in France.

  • Death

    Death
    King Philip of Spain died September 13th, 1598 for unknown reasons but, it is suggested that he suffered from severe sickness.