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B In 1561, King Philip II of Spain made the decision to move the capital to Madrid, which had a significant impact on the city's environment that is still felt today. Some suggest that the move was motivated by a desire for a healthier environment for his wife, as well as Madrid's ...
King Philip II of Spain was born on May 21, 1527, to Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and his wife, Isabella of Portugal. Philip's grandmothers were sisters, which makes his parents first cousins! His grandfather, Manuel I of Portugal, was also a cousin of his great-grandmother. ...
Define King Philip. King Philip synonyms, King Philip pronunciation, King Philip translation, English dictionary definition of King Philip. Known as Phil·ip Died 1676. Wampanoag leader who waged King Philip's War with New England colonists who had encro
Philip II. Born May 21, 1527, in Valladolid; died Sept. 13, 1598, at El Escorial. Hapsburg king from 1556. After the abdication of Charles V and the division of the empire between Charles’ heirs, Philip became king of Spain, as well as master of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, ...
In Britain’s long history, Prince Philip was just the fifth male consort of a reigning British queen. He follows in the royal footsteps of Philip II of Spain (husband to Mary I), William III (co-sovereign to Mary II, who was closer in the line of succession), Prince George of Denmar...
Philip II of Spain was one of European history’s most important yet underrated monarchs. He had more titles and kingships than almost anyone and was behind some of the biggest events in the history of several European countries. On top of all of that, he also reigned over one of the ...
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 ...
The discovery of the New World (North and South America) by Columbus in 1492 launched a race by Western Powers to stake claim to the land and riches thought to be available in this New World. The Kingdoms of Portugal and Spain quickly established themselves as masters of the New World, pa...
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