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Philip IV of Spain

Philip IV, also called the Planet King, was King of Spain from 1621 to his death and King of Portugal from 1621 to 1640. Philip is remembered for his patronage of the arts, including such artists as Diego Velázquez, and his rule over Spain during the Thirty Years' War.

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politics · King of Spain (1621–1665) and Portugal (1621–1640) · monarch · ruler · politician · art collector · also Philip IV of Spain, Felipe IV, Spain

Born 8 April 1605 · Died 17 September 1665 · Q691402

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Career landmark: King of Sardinia (1621–1665).
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Career landmark: monarch of the Crown of Aragon (1621–1665).
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Died 1665-09-17.

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Career landmark: King of Sardinia (1621–1665).

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Jan 1, 1621Documented record84% confidence

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Career landmark: monarch of the Crown of Aragon (1621–1665).

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Career landmark: Monarch of Portugal (1621–1640).

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Career landmark: Monarch of Castile and Leon (1621–1665).

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Apr 8, 1605Documented record86% confidence

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Born 1605-04-08.

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