Philip II
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Philip II has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jan 2025 on Dan Carlin. Mentioned only to compare Pizarro’s austere black clothing style to a later Spanish monarch.
Philip II, sometimes known in Spain as Philip the Prudent, was King of Spain from 1556, King of Portugal from 1580, and King of Naples and Sicily from 1554 until his death in 1598. He was also jure uxoris King of England and Ireland from his marriage to Queen Mary I in 1554 until her death in 1558. Further, he was Duke of Milan from 1540. From 1555, he was Lord of the Seventeen Provinces of the Netherlands.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2025 on Dan Carlin |
| Role | King of Spain |
| Affiliation | Spanish Empire |
How do different shows talk about Philip II?
2 shows discussed Philip II in these episodes.
- The Rest Is History — 1 episode
Black... which he wears... like Philip II.
How 168 Men Conquered The Incan Empire | Fall of the Incas EP 1 - Dan Carlin — 1 episode
Who talks about Philip II on podcasts?
Philip II came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History.
What is Philip II mentioned alongside?
Philip II is most often mentioned alongside Inca Empire, Diego de Almagro and Rasheen Vega.
Mentioned together: Inca Empire, Diego de Almagro, Rasheen Vega, Aztecs, Andes, Conquistadors, Francisco Pizarro, Christianity, Peru, The Rest Is History