King Philip ll of Spain, also known as Philip the Prudent, was born on May 21, 1527. He was born in Valladolid. He ruled one of the world's largest empires. His reign as Spain's king began in the Golden Age, a period of great cultural growth in literature, music and the visual arts. Philip married a total of 4 times. In 1554 Philip married Mary I of England. He was king of England for 4 years thanks to this marriage. Philip was considered a traditional Spanish man and had a love for music and art. In 1580 Philip became king of Portugal.