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The 60 pages that link to Philip II of Spain, each with the reason it gives.

• Sofonisba AnguissolaRelated: Anguissola served at his court and painted members of his family.

• Tomás Luis de VictoriaRelated: His religious court and empire formed the political world in which Spanish sacred music circulated.

• Balthasar GérardRelated: Gérard regarded William as an enemy of Philip’s rule.

• Fernando Álvarez de ToledoRelated: Alba served Philip II as commander and governor in the Netherlands.

• John III of PortugalCompared with: His rule began the Iberian Union that followed the dynasty’s failure to produce an heir.

• Lope de AguirreRelated: Aguirre renounced Philip II’s authority and addressed his challenge directly to the king.

• Thomas Wyatt the YoungerRelated: Opposition to Mary’s marriage to Philip helped provoke Wyatt’s rebellion.

• View of ToledoRelated: El Greco sought royal patronage before establishing himself in Toledo.

• Alonso de Guzmán y SotomayorRelated: He appointed Guzmán to command the expedition.

• History of MadridRelated: His 1561 decision to settle the court in Madrid made it Spain’s capital.