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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.

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