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May 21, 1527
Birth
Philip ll of Spain was born on May 21st, 1527 in Valladolid, Spain. He was son of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and Isabella of Portugal -
Jan 1, 1543
Marriage
Philip II of Spain married his 1st cousin, Maria of Portugal. This was his first marriage. (Exact marriage date not shown) -
Jan 1, 1554
Philip II of Spain became Jure Uxoris King of England
This happened because he married Mary I of England who is also know as Mary Tudor or Bloody Mary. This then made him the Jure Uxoris King of England. -
Jul 25, 1554
Became King of Naples
Became the King of Naples. This was the first part of Europe that he took the throne of. -
Jan 16, 1556
Succeeded to the throne of Spain
Became the King of Spain -
Feb 5, 1556
Truce between France and Spain
Henry II of France and Philip II of Spain signed a truce between France and Spain -
Jan 1, 1567
Spainish army sent out
King Philip II sent the Spanish army to put down the Protestant uprising in the Netherlands. (Exact date not shown) -
Mar 28, 1581
He became the King of Portugal
On March 28th 1581 Philip ll of Spain became the King of Portugal and was the last part of Europe that he became the King of. -
Catholic Crusade
King Philip II obtains backing from Pope Sixtus V for his plans to invade England. The invasion is proclaimed a Catholic crusade. (Acually date not stated) -
Death at age 71
Philip ll of Spain died a very painful death which included a severe attack of gout, fever and dropsy.For 52 horrific days the King deteriorated. He could no longer be moved to be washed due to pain; thus a hole was cut in his mattress for the release of bodily fluids.
