Phillip II
The King of Spain
Absolutism
Government controlled by a king or queen who has unrestricted power and rules from divine right (right to rule comes from God). Ruler inherited the throne.
Philip II
- Born on May 21, 1527
- Died on September 13, 1598
- Philip II became king of Spain in January 1556- Son of Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V
- Governed Spain during its Golden Age
- Got married 4 times
Positives of Philip II
- Spain became the richest nation in the world under his rule
- Defended Catholicism- Conquered Portugal
- Joined Holy League and ended Turkish dominion over the Mediterranean
- Began settlements in Philippines
- Established Pacific trade route between America and Asia
- Increased importation of important metals from Americas