Felipe II de España

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Felipe II de España born?May 21, 1527, in Valladolid, Spain
2. When did Felipe II de España die?September 13, 1598, in El Escorial, Spain
3. What is the reign?1556–1598
4. What is the key architectural project?The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (built 1563–1584)
5. What lands were part of Felipe II's empire?Felipe II ruled a huge empire that included Spain, parts of Italy, the Netherlands, Mexico, Peru, and places in Asia and Africa.
6. Why is El Escorial called a palace‑monastery‑tomb?It was built as a home for the king, a place for monks to pray, a library, and a burial site for Spanish kings.

Counter-Reformation: The Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation, aiming to reaffirm its doctrines and practices.
Spanish Armada: A large fleet of warships sent by Spain in 1588 with the intention of invading England.
Moriscos: Descendants of Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula who had converted to Catholicism.
Herrerian Style: An austere and monumental architectural style developed by Juan de Herrera, exemplified by El Escorial.