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Phillip II of S pain. By: Kyah Flores and Gabby Dobosz. Nationality: Spanish Wives: Mary Tutor, Maria of Portugal, Elizabeth of Valois, Anna of Austria Born on May 21, 1527 Died on September 13, 1598 Religion: Catholic Reign: July 24, 1554 – September 13, 1598.
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Phillip II of Spain By: Kyah Flores and Gabby Dobosz
Nationality: Spanish • Wives: Mary Tutor, Maria of Portugal, Elizabeth of Valois, Anna of Austria • Born on May 21, 1527 • Died on September 13, 1598 • Religion: Catholic • Reign: July 24, 1554 – September 13, 1598 Basic Information
Phillip would rather be writing at his desk then fighting or using a sword • Loved music and art • Wasn’t good at languages • He received responsibility for government of Spanish kingdoms as his fathers regent • He took power when his father died Historical Background
Maintained an excellent reputation among the Spanish people. • Conquered Portugal. • Made peace with France. • Strengthened the monarchy after a series of weak leaders. • He made Spain the foremost power in Europe. • Turned in Inquisition against Protestants. Significant Accomplishments
He was king while the country was still at war with France • Had a centralized view of government • Caused a debt which caused many economic troubles Why he was important
Very Religious • Very Hardworking and Dedicated monarch • Did not tolerate dissent • He was both good and bad Historians View/Opinion
We are in the middle • Kept his empire in control • Executed many people • Had many bankruptcies while he was in power • Was in power during the golden age Our view/opinion
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