Historedia
Person

Philip II

Events
3
Episodes
3
Years
1575–1594

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Philip II, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Abraham Ortelius appointed geographer to Philip II

    1575

    Role: King of Spain / Appointer

    1. 1575 · SpainAppointment as Geographer

      Ortelius was appointed geographer to Philip II in 1575 following Arias Montanus's recommendation.

  2. Anglo-Spanish Escalation and the Fall of Antwerp

    1584–1585

    Role: King of Spain

    1. July 1584 – 17 August 1585 · AntwerpSiege of Antwerp

      Spanish forces under the Duke of Parma besieged Antwerp from July 1584 until its surrender in August 1585.

  3. Recognition of Philippine Nobles by Philip II

    1594

    Role: King of Spain who issued the royal decree

    1. June 11, 1594 · PhilippinesIssuance of the Royal Decree

      Philip II issued a decree on June 11, 1594, institutionalizing the recognition of rights and privileges for the local ruling class in the Philippines.

Sources

  1. Philip II of Spain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Abraham Ortelius Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14
  3. Eighty Years' War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
  4. Treaty of Nonsuch Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-24
  5. Principalía Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03