Philip II Biography

Philip II biography

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NAME: Philip II
OCCUPATION: Military Leader, Duke, King
BIRTH DATE: May 21, 1527
DEATH DATE: September 13, 1598
PLACE OF BIRTH: Valladolid, Spain
PLACE OF DEATH: Madrid, Spain
AKA: King of Spain
Nickname: Philip the Prudent

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King Philip II of Spain, also known as Philip the Prudent, ruled one of the world's largest empires. The Philippines are named after him.

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King Philip II of Spain, also known as Philip the Prudent, ruled one of the world's largest empires. His reign as Spain's king began the Golden Age, a period of great cultural growth in literature, music and the visual arts. He was also the King of England through his marriage to Queen Mary I for four years. The Philippines, a former Spanish colony, are named after him.