| King Philip II | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Title: | King Philip II of Spain
King Philip I of Portugal
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| Predecessor: | Charles V |
| Next in Line: | Prince Carlos (1st Son) |
| Born: | 21 May 1527 |
| Age: | 30 |
| Height: | 5'5 |
| Gender: | Male
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| Status: | Alive |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic |
| Originally From: | Valladolid, Spain |
| Signature: | 
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| Affiliations: | Kingdom of Spain Kingdom of France |
| Relationship Information | |
| Wife: | Elisabeth of Valois |
| Family: | Charles V † (Father)
Isabella of Portugal † (Mother)
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| Character Information | |
| First Appearance: | Pilot |
| Portrayed By: | Jordan Lee |
| GALLERY | |
King Philip II is the oldest son of Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor. He married Elisabeth of Valois and went back to Spain together as King and Queen.
Personality
Philip appears to be a kind and gentle man, and very much in love with his new bride.
Early Life
Philip becaame the King of Spain when he was 13 years old.
Season 1
Philip married Elisabeth, the oldest daughter, and princess of France. She is the sister to the next heir of the throne, Prince Francis.
On the night of their wedding, they consummated their marriage. As part of the protocol, they did this in front of an audience that includes the Heads of Church, as proof of their marriage.
Notes
- Their wedding took place in 1557.
Historical Notes
- In 1557, King Philip was still married to Mary I of England.
- They married in 1559, when Princess Elisabeth was 14, and King Philip was 35.
- Elisabeth of Valois is actually King Philip's third wife, as his first two died of natural deaths. Elizabeth and Philip are both said to have been in a very happy marriage. It is also noted though history about how Phillip would constantly dote on her.
- His father, Charles V was crowned by Pope Clement VII.
- Charles V was responsible for holding King Henry and his brother, Francis for 3 years when they were children.