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Also Known As Philip II
Born April 14, 1578 • Madrid • Spain
Died March 31, 1621 (aged 42) • Madrid • Spain
Title / Office king (1598-1621), Spain
House / Dynasty House of Habsburg
Notable Family Members father Philip II • daughter Anne of Austria • son Philip IV

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