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May 21, 1527
Born
Phillip II was born on this day to the Roman Emperor Charles V and Isabella of Portugal in Valladolid, Spain -
Jul 1, 1545
Sons Birth and Wifes Death
Maria of Portugal, wife of Philip II of Spain, dies in childbirth, when the King's son Don Carlos is born. -
Jul 1, 1554
Marriage to Queen Mary I
On this day Philip II of Spain marries Queen Mary I. This was his second marriage. -
Jul 25, 1554
Gained Power
On this day Phillip the II gained power of Spain and became the king. -
Jan 1, 1557
Bankruptcy
On this day Phillip became bankrupt. -
Nov 17, 1558
Lost Power
On this day Phillip II lost power of Spain and was taken over by Phillip III -
Jan 15, 1560
3rd Marriage
Spanish King Philip II marries his thrid wife, Elisabeth van Valois. This cemented the peace of Cateau-Cambresis between Spain and France which was signed the previous year. -
Apr 20, 1566
Phillip's daughter Isabella Clara Eugenia was born
Phillips daughter was born on this day she was alive (1566–1633) -
Jan 1, 1568
Invades England
King Philip II of Spain decides to invade England. -
Jan 1, 1581
Becomes King of Portugal
Philip II, King of Spain, becomes King of Portugal. -
Death
Phillip died on this day of cancer.
