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=Philip II - Ruler of Spain, Portugal, and Naples (1556-1598)=

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Here is a painting of Philip II

About Philip II
He was born on May 21st in 1528 and gained control of Spain through his Father, Charles V in 1556. He was also king of Naples starting in 1554 and ended in 1598. He became king of Portugal in 1581 and ended also in 1598. He was a catholic and tried and succeeded in suppressing Protestantism. He was a quiet man who seemed to get overruled a bit in local assemblies and struggled constraints on his power.

Accomplishments and their effects on the countries
Philip II's reign was considered to be Spain's 'Golden Age', as their empire was at its peak and was very large. He's famous for achieving this great empire, which was one of the largest global empires the world has ever seen. Due to his reign being the "Golden Age", his reign had a very positive effect on the countries because the empire was expanded and the economy was better.