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!
Three actions that demonstrated that Philip II saw himself as a defender of Catholicism because he launched a crusade to defeat to Ottoman Empire, attempted to punish Protestant England, and kept a monastery within his palace walls.
Philip II's attempts to spread Catholicism.
To spread Catholicism
William Philip King
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.
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William Philip King was the youngest Alamo defender at fifteen years old.
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
Philip II's attempts to spread Catholicism.
Philip II intended to force the King of England to renounce Protestantism and rejoin Catholicism.
He defended Roman Catholicism, he stimulated the arts, and he increased Spain's wealth
The cast of Conversations with Philip Guston - 2003 includes: Philip Guston as himself