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May 21, 1527
The Birth of Philip iI
Philip II was born in Valladodid, Spain, the only son to Emperor Charles V. -
Nov 12, 1543
Philip II First Marriage
Philip II of Spain marries his cousin, Maria Manuela the Princess of Portugal. Marriage is held in Salamanca, Spain. -
Jan 1, 1554
Second marriage
After the death of his first wife during birth of his first son, he married Mary of England I. -
Jan 16, 1556
Philip II is crowned King of Spain
Charles V resigned Spain and its territories leaving the territories inerited by Philip II -
Nov 20, 1559
Thrid Marriage
He married Elisabeth of Valois as his third wife after Mary of England I died. -
Jan 1, 1570
Fourth Marriage
Anna of Austria is his last and most recent wife of Philip II -
Jan 1, 1581
Philip II becomes King of Portugal
No specifc date given but is recognized as King of Portugal because the King of Portugal had no heir other than Philip II which was his nephew and the only one to succeed the throne. -
The Death of Philip II
King Philip II is buried at the El Escorial, where all Spanish sovereigner starting from emperor Charles V are all buried at this monastery located in Madrid, Spain.