Phillip II wanted to conquer the world. He wanted to do this for the Roman Catholic faith. He also wanted gold from the new world.
Philip's goal was to lead a united Macedonian and Greek army to conquer the Persian Empire as revenge for its invasion in 480 bc
maintain Spanish control of the Netherlands.
Philip II of Spain was known as Philip the Prudent
Philip spent three years, from 368 to 365 BC, as a hostage in Thebes. This time was well-spent, as it was in Thebes that Philip learned about military strategy from the work of Epaminondas, one of the greatest generals of the day.
Philip II and his son Alexander the Great
Philip's goal was to lead a united Macedonian and Greek army to conquer the Persian Empire as revenge for its invasion in 480 bc
Defending the Catholic Reformation was an important goal of Philip II of Spain. His reign lasted from 1556 to 1598.
Philip II was the King of Spain from 1556 to 1598 and is known for consolidating Spain as a major world power through military conquests, territorial expansion, and promoting the arts. He also championed Catholicism through his efforts to combat Protestantism and other non-Catholic beliefs in his realms.
maintain absolute power
maintain Spanish control of the Netherlands.
Philip II of Spain was known as Philip the Prudent
Philip II was born on January 15, 1342.
Philip II died on April 27, 1404.
Philip II in Armour was created in 1551.
Philip II of Piedmont was born in 1340.
Philip II of Piedmont died in 1368.
Louis Philip II was born on April 13, 1747.