Felipe II of Spain
King of Spain, Portugal, Naples and Sicily; King consort of England, lived 1527-1598
1527 — 1598
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Profession
King of Spain, Portugal, Naples and Sicily; King consort of England, lived 1527-1598
Born
May 31, 1527
Died
1598 (age ~71)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
ruler
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in Palacio de PimentelDied in Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
1527
Born in Palacio de Pimentel (1527-05-31)
1554
PositionKing of Ireland (Iure uxoris) (1554–1558)
1554
PositionKing of England (jure uxoris) (1554–1558)
1554
AwardKnight of the Garter
1555
PositionGrand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1555–1598)
1556
PositionAbout
Philip II, sometimes known in Spain as Philip the Prudent, was King of Spain from 1556, King of Portugal from 1580, and King of Naples and Sicily from 1554 until his death in 1598. He was also jure uxoris King of England and Ireland from his marriage to Queen Mary I in 1554 until her death in 1558. Further, he was Duke of Milan from 1540. From 1555, he was Lord of the Seventeen Provinces of the Netherlands.
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Who is Felipe II of Spain?+
Philip II, sometimes known in Spain as Philip the Prudent, was King of Spain from 1556, King of Portugal from 1580, and King of Naples and Sicily from 1554 until his death in 1598. He was also jure uxoris King of England and Ireland from his marriage to Queen Mary I in 1554 until her death in 1558.
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 II of Spain born?+
Felipe II of Spain was born on May 31, 1527.
When did Felipe II of Spain die?+
Felipe II of Spain died in 1598, at approximately 71 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 — May 31, 1527
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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My grandmother kept your portrait on the wall until the day she died.
— a subject
Your reign defined an era. The books don't do it justice.
— a student of history
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
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