Charles V, or Charles I of Spain, ruled the Holy Roman Empire. He had under his rule many countries and territories. He was very vocal and blunt in his opposition to Protestant Reformation. He was a promoter of the Council of Trent, which settled the basis for the Counter-Reformation.
Philip II did not turn to Protestantism; he remained a devout Catholic and was a strong defender of the Catholic faith. He fought against Protestantism during his reign as the King of Spain and made efforts to suppress it in the Spanish territories.
Philip II intended to force the King of England to renounce Protestantism and rejoin Catholicism.
King Henry VIII
James I (James VI of Scotland)
King Philip II of Spain disliked Elizabeth I of England primarily due to her support for Protestantism and her backing of rebellious Protestant factions in the Spanish-controlled Netherlands. Additionally, Elizabeth's refusal to marry Philip, despite their previous engagement, and her role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 further fueled his animosity. This rivalry was rooted in the broader conflict between Catholicism and Protestantism during the Reformation, making Elizabeth a significant political and ideological opponent for Philip.
NO! Martin Luther (not Martin Luther King, a German monk) founded Protestantism when he posted 95 complaints on his local church door.Henry VIII created the Church of England, a branch of Protestantism that he created with him or the reigning English Monarch as the head.
King Philip II of Spain sent the Armada to invade England in 1588. The primary motivations were to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I, who supported Protestantism and aided English privateers attacking Spanish ships, and to re-establish Catholicism in England. The invasion aimed to eliminate England as a rival and solidify Spanish dominance in Europe. However, the campaign ultimately ended in failure for the Spanish fleet.
the Spanish words for king is 'rey"
King Ferdinand was the king during the Spanish Inquisition.
King Henry VIII who founded the Anglican Church.
King in Spanish is spelt 'Rey', pronounced 'rrayEE'
from the spanish words "monte" (hill) and "rey" (king)