Why Is Philip I Called The King Of Spain

Philip II of Spain from the House of Habsburg, son of Isabella of Portugal and Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire. His first wife was Maria Manuela of Portugal, his second wife was Mary Tudor of England, his third wife was Elizabeth of Valois in France, and his final wife was Anna of Austria. He ascended the throne of the Netherlands on October 25, 1555 and he ascended Spain on January 16, 1556. He ascended the throne at the age of 29. His domain was in Spain and he established the court in Madrid although he ruled in Portugal for some time under the name King Philip I. Philip demonstrated his absolutism in his realm by insisting that every decision be made personally and privately by himself. He believed in the divine nature of a ruler, he believed that having a strong say in all of the affairs of the empire despite its size and establishing a centralized government was important. Philip defended the the Catholic faith
He believed in the divine nature of a ruler, he believed that having a strong say in all of the affairs of the empire despite its size and establishing a centralized government was important. Philip defended the the Catholic faith throughout the world and opposed the progress of heresy. He used religious persecution and the Spanish Inquisition to eliminate resistance to his policy of centralizing power. He also used the full power of the Spanish Inquisition against Protestant groups in Spain. For example Philip believed it was his duty to defend Catholicism against the Muslims of the Ottoman Empire and the Protestants of Europe. So Philip launched the Spanish Armada in an attempt to punish Protestant England. He also raised taxes in the Netherland and took steps to crush Protestantism. To show his devotion to the church Philip poured a great deal of money into the palace El Escorial.