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The Life of Philip II of Spain

By alexharr1
  • Birth
    May 21, 1527

    Birth

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

    Crowned King

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

    Truce of Vaucelles

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

    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.
  • Sending an Army
    Oct 21, 1567

    Sending an Army

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

    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.