Felipe III of Spain
King of Castilla and León and King of Aragon and Portugal
1578 — 1621
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Castilla and León and King of Aragon and Portugal
Born
April 24, 1578
Died
1621 (age ~43)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
ruler
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in MadridDied in Madrid
1578
Born in Madrid (1578-04-24)
1584
PositionPrince of Asturias (1584–1598)
1598
Positionking of Sardinia (1598–1621)
1598
PositionMonarch of Castile and Leon (1598–1621)
1598
Positionmonarch of the Crown of Aragon (1598–1621)
1598
PositionMonarch of Portugal (1598–1621)
About
Philip III was King of Spain and Portugal during the period known as the Iberian Union, reigning from 1598 until his death in 1621. He was also King of Naples and Sicily, Duke of Milan, and Lord of the Seventeen Provinces. A member of the House of Habsburg, he was born in Madrid to King Philip II of Spain and his fourth wife, Anna of Austria. The family was heavily inbred; Philip II and Anna were uncle and niece, as well as cousins.
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Who is Felipe III of Spain?+
Philip III was King of Spain and Portugal during the period known as the Iberian Union, reigning from 1598 until his death in 1621. He was also King of Naples and Sicily, Duke of Milan, and Lord of the Seventeen Provinces. A member of the House of Habsburg, he was born in Madrid to King Philip II of
What does the name Felipe mean?+
The name Felipe means "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish, equivalent to English Philip.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Felipe III of Spain born?+
Felipe III of Spain was born on April 24, 1578.
When did Felipe III of Spain die?+
Felipe III of Spain died in 1621, at approximately 43 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish, equivalent to English Philip.
The name Felipe is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish, equivalent to English Philip.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Felipe — April 24, 1578
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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— a passerby
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— an admirer
Legend.
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