Philip II

noun

1. Philip of Macedon, 382–336 b.c., king of Macedonia 359–336 (father of Alexander the Great).
2. Philip Augustus, 1165–1223, king of France 1180–1223.
3. 1527–98, king of Spain 1556–98 (husband of Mary I).

Philip II

noun

1. Philip II382 bc336 bcMMacedonianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 382–336 bc , king of Macedonia (359–336); the father of Alexander the Great
2. Philip II11651223MFrenchPOLITICS: hereditary ruler known as Philip Augustus. 1165–1223, Capetian king of France (1180–1223); set out on the Third Crusade with Richard I of England (1190)
3. Philip II15271598MSpanishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1527–98, king of Spain (1556–98) and, as Philip I, king of Portugal (1580–98); the husband of Mary I of England (1554–58). He championed the Counter-Reformation, sending the Armada against England (1588)

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Maximilian found time to make earnest but unavailing efforts to mediate between his cousin, Philip II.

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Philip II added extensive modern fortifications, and caused to be pulled down all the neighbouring towers which overlooked them.

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Philip II sent as many reenforcements as the dreadful importunity of his viceroy demanded.

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Philip II missed the fruits of a deed which cost him his royal honor, and perhaps, also, his self-respect.

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Their qualities are those of the lyrics; they have, above all, that vast power of vision which sets Philip II.

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