Philip+II

Philip II


 * Reign:** 1556-1598
 * Country:** Spain
 * Ascension:** Father Charles V retired and brother Ferdinand left Austria and Holy Roman Empire. Philip inherited Spain
 * Religion:** Catholic
 * Contributions to Country:** Defended Catholicism against Muslims of Ottoman Empire and Protestants of Europe
 * Personal Characteristics:** Shy, serious, trusted no one for long
 * Most Famour for:** Had an empire that circled globe once kKng of Portugal died without heir and Philip seized the Portugual kingdom