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'''Philip II''' lived from 1527 to 1598, and was King of [[Spain]]. He was the great-grandson of Isabella and Ferdinand and tried to make all Spanish territories strictly [[Catholic]]. He viewed [[Elizabeth I]] of [[England]] as his main rival, and his mighty [[Spanish Armada|armada]] was defeated by Elizabeth's fleet. | '''Philip II''' lived from 1527 to 1598, and was King of [[Spain]]. He was the great-grandson of Isabella and Ferdinand and tried to make all Spanish territories strictly [[Catholic]]. He viewed [[Elizabeth I]] of [[England]] as his main rival, and his mighty [[Spanish Armada|armada]] was defeated by Elizabeth's fleet. | ||
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Revision as of 22:04, April 6, 2008
Philip II lived from 1527 to 1598, and was King of Spain. He was the great-grandson of Isabella and Ferdinand and tried to make all Spanish territories strictly Catholic. He viewed Elizabeth I of England as his main rival, and his mighty armada was defeated by Elizabeth's fleet.