Philip II of Spain

By s-tzang
  • May 21, 1527

    Birth of Philip II

    Philip II was born in Valladolid and was the son of Charles V and Isabella of Portugal.
  • 1528

    Childhood

    Philip II enjoyed music, had classic works translated into Spanish, and was educated by Roman Catholic clergymen.
  • 1532

    Advice from Charles V

    Advice from Charles V
    His father, Charles V, wrote notes to Philip II telling him of the importance of his role that God had called him to and about trust.
  • 1543

    Marriage to Princess Maria of Portugal

    Marriage to Princess Maria of Portugal
    Philip II married Princess Maria of Portugal who gave birth to Don Carlos and then died days later from bleeding in 1545.
  • 1554

    Marriage to Queen Marry I of England

    Marriage to Queen Marry I of England
    Philip II married Queen Mary I as a political alliance but Mary I thought otherwise. She died without children in 1558.
  • 1556

    King of Spain

    Philip II claims the title of King of Spain after his father, Charles V, abdicates.
  • 1557

    Battle of St. Quentin

    Though the Spanish and English defeated the French, Philip II gained a disliking for war but thought it was necessary at times.
  • 1557

    Spain's Bankruptcy

    Under Philip II's rule, this was the first time Spain went bankrupt. Spain would go bankrupt three more times after this.
  • 1560

    Marriage to Princess Elisabeth of Valois

    Marriage to Princess Elisabeth of Valois
    Princess Elisabeth of Valois was the daughter of Henry II of France. This marriage was a part of the peace negotiations for the signing of the Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis in 1559. She gave Philip II two daughters and later died in 1568.
  • 1568

    Relationship with Don Carlos

    Relationship with Don Carlos
    Don Carlos was the son of Philip II's first wife, Princess Maria of Portugal. They did not have a close relationship and Philip II's third wife was supposed to be Don Carlos's wife. Don Carlos wanted to leave Spain and Philip II locked him up. Don Carlos starved himself in protest and died.
  • 1570

    Marriage to Anna of Austria

    Marriage to Anna of Austria
    Anna of Austria is the daughter of Emperor Maximilian II and gave birth to their son Philip III. Anna later died in 1580.
  • 1581

    King of Portugal

    Philip II became the King of Portugal and was also known as Philip I of Portugal.

  • Spanish Armada Defeated

    Philip II sent a Spanish Armada to punish England, but it was defeated by English warships.

  • Death of Philip II

    Philip II died in El Escorial (his palace) due to cancer.