Philip II of Spain
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Philip II of Spain
Summary
Philip II of Spain is a human[1]. His place of birth was Palacio de Pimentel[2]. He died in Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial[3]. He worked as a ruler[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]
Key Facts
- Philip II of Spain's place of birth was Palacio de Pimentel[2].
- Philip II of Spain died in Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial[3].
- Philip II of Spain is buried at Royal Crypt of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial[6].
- Philip II of Spain's father was Charles V[7].
- Philip II of Spain's mother was Isabella of Portugal[8].
- Philip II of Spain was married to Maria Manuela, Princess of Portugal[9].
- Philip II of Spain was married to Mary I[10].
- Philip II of Spain was married to Elisabeth of Valois[11].
- Among Philip II of Spain's spouses was Anna of Austria, Queen of Spain[12].
- A child of Philip II of Spain was Carlos, Prince of Asturias[13].
- A child of Philip II of Spain was Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain[14].
- A child of Philip II of Spain was Catalina Micaela of Spain[15].
- A child of Philip II of Spain was Ferdinand, Prince of Asturias[16].
- A child of Philip II of Spain was Infante Carlos Lorenzo of Spain[17].
- A child of Philip II of Spain was Diego, Prince of Asturias[18].
- Philip II of Spain held citizenship in Spain[19].
- Philip II of Spain held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal[20].
- Philip II of Spain worked as a ruler[4].
- Philip II of Spain held the position of Monarch of Castile and Leon[21].
- Philip II of Spain held the position of Monarch of Portugal[22].
- Philip II of Spain held the position of monarch of the Crown of Aragon[23].
- Philip II of Spain held the position of Lord of the Netherlands[24].
- Philip II of Spain held the position of King of England (jure uxoris)[25].
- Philip II of Spain held the position of King of Ireland (Iure uxoris)[26].
- Philip II of Spain received the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Palacio de Pimentel[2], Philip II of Spain… his father was Charles V[7]. His mother was Isabella of Portugal[8].
Career and Affiliations
Philip II of Spain worked as a ruler[4]. Positions held include Monarch of Castile and Leon[21], a historical position[28], in Crown of Castile[29], founded in 1230[30]; Monarch of Portugal[22], a hereditary position[31], in Portugal[32], founded in 1139[33]; monarch of the Crown of Aragon[23], a hereditary position[34], in Crown of Aragon[35]; Lord of the Netherlands[24]; King of England (jure uxoris)[25]; and King of Ireland (Iure uxoris)[26].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[27], Grand Master of the Order of the Tower and Sword[36], Knight of the Garter[37], and Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[38].
Personal Life
Spouses include Maria Manuela, Princess of Portugal[9], 1527–1545[39], of Kingdom of Portugal[40]; Mary I[10], a politician[41], 1516–1558[42], of Kingdom of England[43], awarded the Golden Rose[44]; Elisabeth of Valois[11], an aristocrat[45], 1545–1568[46], of France[47]; and Anna of Austria, Queen of Spain[12], a politician[48], 1549–1580[49], of Spain[50]. Children include Carlos, Prince of Asturias[13], 1545–1568[51], of Spain[52], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[53]; Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain[14], a politician[54], 1566–1633[55], of Spain[56]; Catalina Micaela of Spain[15], a politician[57], 1567–1597[58], of Spain[59]; Ferdinand, Prince of Asturias[16]; Infante Carlos Lorenzo of Spain[17]; and Diego, Prince of Asturias[18].
Death and Burial
Philip II of Spain died in Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial[3]. He is buried at Royal Crypt of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial[6].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Philip II of Spain include Philippines[60], a sovereign state[61], in Philippines[62], founded in 1565[63]; Philip William, Prince of Orange[64], a politician[65], 1554–1618[66], of Spain[67], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[68]; and Philippeville[69], a municipality of Belgium[70], in Belgium[71].
Why It Matters
Philip II of Spain has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
Works attributed to him include Topographic Relations of Philip II[73], a census[74], in Spain[75]. Entities named for him include Philippines[60], a sovereign state[61], in Philippines[62], founded in 1565[63]; Philip William, Prince of Orange[64], a politician[65], 1554–1618[66], of Spain[67], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[68]; and Philippeville[69], a municipality of Belgium[70], in Belgium[71].
FAQs
Where was Philip II of Spain born?
Born in Palacio de Pimentel[2], Philip II of Spain…
Where did Philip II of Spain die?
Philip II of Spain passed away in Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial[3].
Who were Philip II of Spain's parents?
Philip II of Spain's father was Charles V[7]. Philip II of Spain's mother was Isabella of Portugal[8].
Who was Philip II of Spain married to?
Philip II of Spain's spouses include Maria Manuela, Princess of Portugal[9], Mary I[10], Elisabeth of Valois[11], and Anna of Austria, Queen of Spain[12].
What did Philip II of Spain do for work?
Philip II of Spain worked as ruler[4].
What awards did Philip II of Spain receive?
Honors received include Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[27], Grand Master of the Order of the Tower and Sword[36], Knight of the Garter[37], and Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[38].