Philip The Second Research Paper

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Philip the Second, also known as Philip the Prudent, was born May 21, 1527, in Valladolid. He died September 13, 1598. He died at the age of 71. Philip was married several times. Philip’s first wife was to his cousin Princess Maria of Portugal. They had a child named Don Carlos, born July 8, 1545. Carlos later then killed himself once he got older. Maria died four years after giving birth from hemorrhage. He then married his first cousin(once removed) they didn’t have any kids together, and she also died. He married Princess Elisabeth of Valois. Elisabeth was supposed to marry Carlos, Philip’s son, but that didn't happen. They had two daughters together, Isabella Clara Eugena and Catalina Micaela. Elizabeth died after problems with giving

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