King Philip II

By s-bmann
  • 1539

    Mom Died

    His mom died when he was 12.
  • 1543

    Marriage #1

    Married his cousin Maria. She would give him a son, who was never on good terms with Philip. He was imprisoned in his room when he made plans to leave Spain, and starved himself to death in protest. Maria died 2 years after the marriage.
  • Period: 1548 to 1551

    Travels

    Philip traveled among the lands he was soon to inherit. He was generally disliked because of his reserved nature and inability to speak the languages.
  • 1554

    Marriage #2

    He married Mary I of England. He jointly ruled England as well until Mary's death in 1558.
  • 1557

    Victory over French

    The scene of the battle gave Philip a distaste for war. Although he was not afraid to send his armada or army, he did not accompany them.
  • 1558

    Armada

    Philip sent the Spanish Armada to England to defeat Queen Elizabeth and the protestants. The Armada was defeated, losing 70 of 130 ships.
  • 1559

    Marriage #3

    Married Elizabeth as part of a treaty with France, to end the war between the countries. Elizabeth gave him two daughters before dying in 1568.
  • Period: 1559 to 1577

    Ottoman War

    At this time the Spanish navy was at war with the Ottomans, trying to protect Spain.
  • 1570

    Marriage #4

    Married his cousin's daughter Anna. She gave him his son Philip III, who would take the throne after Philip II's death. Anna died in 1580.
  • 1579

    Dutch Revolt Begins

    The Dutch Provinces united and began their protestant revolt. Many would be executed.