Intramuros: Felipé II, Rey de España

>> 21 February 2009




















Meet King Philip II of Spain. He ruled the largest global empire the world has ever seen surpassing Alexander the Great of Macedonia conquering some parts of Europe, Africa, Americas, West and East Indies. During his reign, Spain reached the height of its influence and power. He raged war with England following Queen Elizabeth's rejection of a marriage proposal but went home defeated and bankrupt.

"Esta estatua fue erigida en honor a Felipe II, Rey de España de quien estas islas tomaron su nombre." which means, "This statue was erected in honor to Philip II, King of Spain of whom these islands (The Philippines, La Filipina) took his name." Grrr. Barbaric Vandals. =P

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