Wars Fought by Philip II

Philip had several wars going on at the same time, one war in Italy and another in the Lower Countries, Philip defeated France in the lower countries in 1557. Philip also later fought against the Moriscoes of the Kingdom of Granada who often plotted with the Mussulmans from outside the country. The Moriscoes revolted in 1567 and it lasted until 1570 when they were defeated by Don Juan, the son of Charles V. There was also the conquest of Portugal in 1580. The country of France was divided and two rivals, Henry of Navarre and Cardinal Charles of Bourbon, were jockeying for power. Philip openly supported the Catholic League which was led by Henry the Duke of Guise and his brother who both openly opposed Navarre because he was Protestant. He sent monthly sums of 150,000 florins to help support them. After the unfolding of many events Henry the Duke of Guise was murdered and Philip was forced to invade France in 1590. Philip fought Navarre until he eventually converted to Catholicism and became King Henry IV.