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The Spanish were the only monarchy that sent its army to fight the Protestants in what is now Germany. He felt it was his solemn duty to be the defender of the Catholic faith. King Philip also funded the Catholic churches in the region and by publicly supporting the legitimate authority of the Papacy that was under attack!

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