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Philip II lived from 1638 to 1715, 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, but his mighty armada was defeated by Elizabeth's fleet. | Philip II lived from 1638 to 1715, 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, but his mighty armada was defeated by Elizabeth's fleet. | ||
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Philip II lived from 1638 to 1715, 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, but his mighty armada was defeated by Elizabeth's fleet.