Philip IV of Spain

Description: (King of Portugal (1621 - 1640), King of Spain (1621 - 1665))

Philip IV was the king of Spain and Portugal (as Philip III) in the 17th century. Shortly after he came to power in 1621, the conflicts against the Dutch that were rampant in his father's reign, resumed. Even though Philip was an intelligent ruler, he relied too much on his ministers. This eventually resulted in several failures. One of his favorite ministers, Olivares, not only influenced Philip's political decision but controlled his personal life, too. The two had an amicable start, but with time, repeated failed policies and campaigns, along with the jealousy of fellow noblemen in his court, resulted in Olivares's removal. Unfortunately, Spain was neck-deep in adversity, and none of Philip's subsequent ministers could alter the situation. Philip's inability to bring in domestic and military reforms to Spain caused its decline.

Overview

Birthday April 8, 1605 (Aries)
Born In Spain
Alternative names Planet King, Felipe Domingo Víctor de la Cruz de Austria y Austria
City Valladolid, Spain
Died on September 17, 0
Spouse/Ex- Mariana of Austria (m. 1649), Elisabeth of France (m. 1615–1644)
Parents Philip III of Spain
Margaret of Austria
Children Alonso Antonio de San Martín, Alonso Henríquez de Santo Tomás, Balthasar Charles; Prince of Asturias, Charles II of Spain, Ferran Tomàs d'Àustria, John of Austria the Younger, Juan Cossío, Margaret Theresa of Spain, Maria Theresa of Spain, Philip Prospero; Prince of Asturias
Relatives Alphonse Maurice of Austria, Anne of Austria, Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria, Infante; Carlos, Margaret Frances of Austria, Maria Anna of Spain, Maria of Austria
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