Philip 2 was called August because he had acted like Augustus who was a very cruel leader. Also because he love to FIGHT he fought in armies as Augustus. Philip 2 had also copied a lot from Augustus, e.g.
Ruy Lopez de Villalobos named Leyte and Samar after King Philip II in 1542 and the name soon came to be used for the complete island chain. Magellan who discovered the Islands in 1521 called them San Lazaro.
The Philippines is named after King Philip II of Spain, who ruled during the Spanish colonization of the islands in the 16th century. The name "Philippines" was officially adopted in 1543 in honor of the king.
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain. He was the king who sponsored the Spanish expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan, which resulted in the colonization of the Philippine islands.
The Philippines has that name because Spanish explorers named the islands after King Philip of Spain. Philippine is an adjective meaning "related to Philip."
Philip II of Spain was known as Philip the Prudent
Augustus is a Roman title takeb by Octavian Caesar three hundred years after Phillip II of Macedonia who was king of Macedonia.So the short answer is 'he wasn't'.
Philip II was called Augustus because he wanted to associate himself with the prestigious title that Caesar Augustus, the first Roman emperor, had. It was a way for Philip II to legitimize his rule and demonstrate his power and authority.
He'll be called king Phillip
Philip II was born in 1527 and he died in 1598. Philip II became king of Spain in January 1556. He governed Spain in her so-called "Golden Age".
Philip II died on April 27, 1404.
Philip II was born on January 15, 1342.
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.
Louis Philip II was born on April 13, 1747.