Consorts of previous queens were: King Philip II of Spain, husband to Mary I; William III, husband and co-sovereign to Mary II (although she was nearer to the throne as daughter of James II); Prince George of Denmark, husband of Queen Anne (he was not given a title); and Prince ...
Don Carlos, son of Philip II of Spain had been mentioned whilst she was still in France. Aside from the fact that the young man was Philip’s heir there was also the issue of his mental health. Ultimately he would be locked up by his father and die in 1568 after six months in a s...
Philip was the oldest living great-great-grandchild of Queen Victoria as well as her oldest living descendant. Othergreat-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria, and therefore third cousins, include Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, King Juan Carlos I of Spain and his wife Sofia, born a...
Receive from me a spouse, and become receptive of him, while you are received by him. Behold Charis has descended upon you. Open your mouth and prophesy.” The woman replies, “I have never at any time prophesied, nor do I know how to prophesy.” Then Marcus engages, fo...
spouse Mary I father Charles V daughter Isabella Clara Eugenia son Carlos de Austria son Philip III (Show more) Show More Top Questions Who was Philip II? How did Philip II become king? What is Philip II known for?Philip II (born May 21, 1527, Valladolid, Spain—died September 13, ...
Philip II, king of Spain (1556–98) and Portugal (1580–98) who was a champion of the Roman Catholic Counter-Reformation. During his reign the Spanish empire attained its greatest power, extent, and influence, though he lost the ‘Invincible Armada’ in
Philip V, king of Spain from 1700 (except for a brief period from January to August 1724) and founder of the Bourbon dynasty in Spain. During his reign Spain regained much of its former influence in international affairs. Learn more about Philip’s reign