Why was Philip II originally nicknamed Dieudonné?
He was a first son born late in his father's life
He was a twin
He was the heir to the throne
He was a gifted speaker
Answer
Philip II of Spain was nicknamed Dieudonné, meaning "gift of God", because he was his father's first son born late in his father's life. Philip II's father, Charles V, had been married for over 20 years before Philip was born, and he had been expecting a son for many years.
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