What did Philip II do to the power of the nobles?
Increased their wealth
Decreased their power
Knighted all the nobles
Made them his advisors
Answer
Philip II of Spain decreased the power of the nobles by limiting their privileges, such as the right to collect taxes and hold military positions. He also increased the power of the monarchy by centralizing the government and creating a professional army. These changes helped to strengthen the Spanish monarchy and made it more difficult for the nobles to challenge the king's authority.
The Reign of Philip II: Unveiling the King of France
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