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Philip II of Spain

Palacio de Pimentel, 31 May 1527 – Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 13 Sep 1598

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About Philip II

Philip II of Spain: Two Crowns and a Dynastic Marriage

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The collection records Philip II’s birth in 1527 at the Palacio de Pimentel. He was the son of Charles V and Isabella of Portugal. 123

Philip ruled Spain and Portugal, bringing together the crowns of Castile, León, and Aragon with the Portuguese monarchy. His Portuguese reign was accompanied by a coronation in 1581, an event recorded in the collection. 45678

His marriage to Mary I made him king of England and Ireland by marriage, and he was also Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The collection records his death in 1598 at the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. 910111213

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  • Born31 May 1527, Palacio de Pimentelnot verified1 source
  • MarriedMary Inot verified1 source
  • Titlemonarchor King of England (jure uxoris), 1554–1558 · King of Ireland (Iure uxoris), 1554–1558 · Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1555–1598 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1556–1598 · King of Sardinia, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Portugal, 1580–1598 · King of Sicily · King of Naples · Lord of the Netherlandsnot verified1 source
  • TitleKing of Sicilyor King of England (jure uxoris), 1554–1558 · King of Ireland (Iure uxoris), 1554–1558 · Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1555–1598 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1556–1598 · King of Sardinia, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Portugal, 1580–1598 · monarch · King of Naples · Lord of the Netherlandsnot verified1 source
  • TitleKing of Naplesor King of England (jure uxoris), 1554–1558 · King of Ireland (Iure uxoris), 1554–1558 · Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1555–1598 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1556–1598 · King of Sardinia, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Portugal, 1580–1598 · monarch · King of Sicily · Lord of the Netherlandsnot verified1 source
  • TitleLord of the Netherlandsor King of England (jure uxoris), 1554–1558 · King of Ireland (Iure uxoris), 1554–1558 · Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1555–1598 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1556–1598 · King of Sardinia, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Portugal, 1580–1598 · monarch · King of Sicily · King of Naplesnot verified1 source
  • TitleKing of Ireland (Iure uxoris), 1554–1558or King of England (jure uxoris), 1554–1558 · Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1555–1598 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1556–1598 · King of Sardinia, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Portugal, 1580–1598 · monarch · King of Sicily · King of Naples · Lord of the Netherlandsnot verified1 source
  • TitleKing of England (jure uxoris), 1554–1558or King of Ireland (Iure uxoris), 1554–1558 · Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1555–1598 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1556–1598 · King of Sardinia, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Portugal, 1580–1598 · monarch · King of Sicily · King of Naples · Lord of the Netherlandsnot verified1 source
  • TitleGrand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1555–1598or King of England (jure uxoris), 1554–1558 · King of Ireland (Iure uxoris), 1554–1558 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1556–1598 · King of Sardinia, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Portugal, 1580–1598 · monarch · King of Sicily · King of Naples · Lord of the Netherlandsnot verified1 source
  • TitleKing of Sardinia, 1556–1598or King of England (jure uxoris), 1554–1558 · King of Ireland (Iure uxoris), 1554–1558 · Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1555–1598 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Portugal, 1580–1598 · monarch · King of Sicily · King of Naples · Lord of the Netherlandsnot verified1 source
  • TitleMonarch of Castile and Leon, 1556–1598or King of England (jure uxoris), 1554–1558 · King of Ireland (Iure uxoris), 1554–1558 · Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1555–1598 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1556–1598 · King of Sardinia, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Portugal, 1580–1598 · monarch · King of Sicily · King of Naples · Lord of the Netherlandsnot verified1 source
  • Titlemonarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1556–1598or King of England (jure uxoris), 1554–1558 · King of Ireland (Iure uxoris), 1554–1558 · Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1555–1598 · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1556–1598 · King of Sardinia, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Portugal, 1580–1598 · monarch · King of Sicily · King of Naples · Lord of the Netherlandsnot verified1 source
  • TitleMonarch of Portugal, 1580–1598or King of England (jure uxoris), 1554–1558 · King of Ireland (Iure uxoris), 1554–1558 · Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1555–1598 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1556–1598 · Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1556–1598 · King of Sardinia, 1556–1598 · monarch · King of Sicily · King of Naples · Lord of the Netherlandsnot verified1 source
  • EventCoronation, 1581not verified1 source
  • Died13 Sep 1598, Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorialnot verified1 source
  • MotherIsabella of Portugalnot verified1 source
  • FatherCharles Vnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 31 May 1527

    Born in Palacio de Pimentel

  2. 1545–1580

    8 children are born

  3. 1554–1558

    King of Ireland (Iure uxoris)

  4. 1554–1558

    King of England (jure uxoris)

  5. 1555–1598

    Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece

  6. 1556–1598

    King of Sardinia

  7. 1556–1598

    Monarch of Castile and Leon

  8. 1556–1598

    Monarch of the Crown of Aragon

  9. 1580–1598

    Monarch of Portugal

  10. 1581

    Coronation

  11. 13 Sep 1598

    Dies in Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, aged 71

Family

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Children · 9

During his lifetime

He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Palacio de Pimentel.

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The 1520s · Philip II is born in Palacio de Pimentel

In the news1521

Defeat at Battle of Esquiroz

On June 30, 1521, a Franco-Navarrese army of 12,000 was defeated at the Battle of Esquiroz near Pamplona, resulting in more than 6,000 deaths and the capture of their general.

At the table

Large feasts and local wine consumption

Ordinary people often held large feasts after mass, consuming lamb, veal, and wine from local towns like Artajona and Olite. These communal meals were so common that they were eventually restricted by law in 1757 to prevent excessive spending and disorder.

What people wore

Cost of a garment in Cádiz

In 1554, a pair of men's breeches documented in a dowry agreement in Cádiz was valued at 8 reales.

Getting around

Traveling primarily on foot

Ordinary people primarily traveled on foot, covering a maximum distance of 40 to 50 kilometers in a single day.

What it cost

Meat Consumption and Hunting Practices

Lamb was the most consumed meat, and hunting was crucial to supplement low calorie diets rather than just being a noble sport.

Music

Entertainment at new mass celebrations

New mass celebrations often lasted two days, featuring hired minstrels for entertainment; attendees often gave money to the hosts, believing it helped secure indulgences.

Daily life

Wine preferred over unsafe water

Ordinary people in Habsburg Spain frequently preferred wine over water, as the water supply was often unsafe and could cause gastrointestinal illnesses.