Philip II

Philip II, 1527–98, king of Spain (1556–98), king of Naples and Sicily (1554–98), and, as Philip I, king of Portugal (1580–98).

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Philip's Reign
• Character
• Bibliography

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