Phillip II

Phillip II of Spain

Hello, my name is Phillip the II of Spain; I was born On May 21, 1527. In July 1545 my wife Maria died in childbirth. In January of 1556 I was crowned King of Spain after Charles V abdicated to retire to a monastery of Spain.  In February of 1556 Henry II of France and I both signed the truce of Vaucelles between France and Spain. I later married Elizabeth of France.  I was a very well known king. I was a hard worker and ruler, being the most powerful nation. I was the most powerful monarch; I helped the Catholic Church persecute Protestants during the Counter-Reformation. But some people call me an Absolute monarch because I made use of the Spanish Inquisition to control my people. I was head of the government of Spain; I believed in the divine right of monarchs and used this to justify a number of illegal acts, like ordering murders. I also believe that I was chosen by my god to be the leader of Spain.