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Who was King Philip II?
Who was King Philip II?
King of Spain in the second half of the 1500s, strong supporter of militant Catholicism.
What was the goal of the Holy League?
What was the goal of the Holy League?
To stop the growth of the power of Islam in the Mediterranean.
What did Catholic kingdoms in Spain do around 1500?
What did Catholic kingdoms in Spain do around 1500?
Reconquered areas from Muslims, expelled Spanish Jews, forced Muslims to convert or go into exile.
Define heretics.
Define heretics.
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Who organized the Holy League and when?
Who organized the Holy League and when?
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Study Notes
King Philip II and Spain
- Ruled from 1556 to 1598, a period of greatness for Spain
- Inherited kingdoms of Milan, Naples, Sicily, Netherlands, and Spain, including its empire in the Americas from his father, Charles V
- Son of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Spain, and Archduke of Austria
- Brother of Charles V became Holy Roman Emperor after Charles V
Catholicism and Authority
- Insisted on strict conformity to Catholicism and strong monarchial authority
- Controlled the powerful Spanish navy
- Was called the “Most Catholic King” and championed Catholic causes, leading to both victories and defeats
Historical Context
- Around 1500, Catholic kingdoms in Spain reconquered areas from Muslims and expelled Spanish Jews
- Muslims were forced to convert or go into exile
- Spain saw itself as a nation chosen by God, with a task to save Catholic Christianity from Protestant heretics
The Holy League
- The Holy League was an alliance between the Pope, Spain, Venice, and smaller Italian states, organized by Pope Pius V in 1571
- Goal was to stop the growth of Islamic power in the Mediterranean as the Turks gained control of more areas
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Learn about the reign of King Philip II of Spain in the second half of the 1500s. Discover his strong support for militant Catholicism and the vast kingdoms he inherited from his father, Charles V. Dive into the age of greatness during Philip II's rule.
