Philip+II

 =King Philip II = -Ruled:1556-1598 -Ruler Of: Spain -Gained throne after death of the King of portugal who had no heir; Philip was the nephew of the king, so he seized portugese kingdom -Religion:Catholic -(Positive and Negative) His reign led to inflation throughout europe, but during his time the Spanish Empire led to global exploration and European and global power. During 1550-1650 around 16,000 silver bullion was uploaded onto spanish ships. -Philip was shy, serious, deeply religious, and very suspicious. -Most famous for being interested in writing than intrest in warfare (goldan age of art and literature) //"O how small a portion of earth will hold us when we are dead, who ambitiously seek after the whole world while we are living." --Philip II//