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Philip II [note 1] (21 May 1527 – 13 September 1598), sometimes known in Spain as Philip the Prudent (Spanish: Felipe el Prudente), was King of Spain [note 2] from 1556, King of Portugal from 1580, and King of Naples and Sicily from 1554 until his death in 1598.
Philip II of Spain has inspired artistic and cultural works for over four centuries, as the most powerful ruler in the Europe of his day, and subsequently a central figure in the "Black Legend" of Spanish power. The following list covers representations of him in drama, opera, film, novels, and verse.
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El Escorial is situated at the foot of Mount Abantos in the Sierra de Guadarrama. [8] [9] [6] [3] This austere location, hardly an obvious choice for the site of a royal palace, was chosen by King Philip II of Spain, and it was he who ordained the building of a grand edifice here to commemorate the 1557 Spanish victory at the Battle of St. Quentin in Picardy against King Henry II of France.
Nederlands: Portret van Philips II, koning van Spanje. Staande ten halven lijve, in wapenrusting, naar rechts. Staande ten halven lijve, in wapenrusting, naar rechts. De rechterhand rust op de helm die voor hem staat.
Pages in category "Cultural depictions of Philip II of Spain" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Portrait of Philip II is an oil on canvas portrait by Titian of Philip II of Spain wearing the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. It is in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte , in Naples .
A la siniestra el análogo dragón de los reyes de Portugal, adoptado por Juan II algo después de 1383. MENÉNDEZ PIDAL (...) los demás reyes de España: Felipe II. Felipe III. &c. pusieron por soportes leones. (...) Los demás reyes de España pusieron otros diferentes epígrafes por Divisa (...) Felipe II "Dominus mihi adjutor". MARQUÉS DE ...