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Spain -- History -- Philip II, 1556-1598

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Phillip II letter to Francisco Fernando de Avalos

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233288544]
Identifier: Vault MSS 310
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter in Spanish addressed to Francisco Fernando de Avalos and dated August 18, 1556. Philip directs Avalos to send 1500 troops to the Duke of Alba serving in Italy. The item is signed, "Yo el Rey."

Dates: 1556 August 18
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Phillip II letter to Francisco Fernando de Avalos

Bishop of Barcellona letter to King of Spain Philip II

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233293155]
Identifier: Vault MSS 751
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter on parchment addressed to Philip II of Spain from the bishop of Barcellona. The item is a warning to Philip II about certain individuals known at court who are suspected of sympathizing with French protestant groups. The bishop promises to visit philip II to discuss the matter further. The bishop also praises Philip II for his faithfulness to the Catholic Church.

Dates: 1568
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Bishop of Barcellona letter to King of Spain Philip II

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