| Full Name |
Philip II of Spain |
| Date of Birth |
21 May 1527 |
| Place of Birth |
Valladolid, Kingdom of Castile, Spanish Empire |
| Date of Death |
13 September 1598 |
| Place of Death |
El Escorial, Kingdom of Castile, Spanish Empire |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Spanish Empire |
| Education |
Tutors in history, geography, mathematics, languages, and military strategy |
| Profession |
King of Spain, Portugal, Naples, and Sicily |
| Years of Activity |
1556-1598 |
| Brief Information |
Philip II ruled the Spanish Empire during its Golden Age, overseeing significant expansion of its global territories. He was a devout Catholic, leading efforts of the Counter-Reformation and confronting the rise of Protestantism. His reign included the annexation of Portugal, conflicts with England and the Ottoman Empire, and the construction of the monastery-palace of El Escorial. |