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Philip V held the longest reign in the history of the Spanish monarchy, surpassing which King?

  • Philip I

  • Philip III

  • Philip II

  • Philip IV

Answer

Philip V of Spain ruled from 1700 until his death in 1746. He was the grandson of Louis XIV of France and inherited the throne of Spain after the death of his great-uncle, Charles II. Philip V was the longest-reigning monarch in the history of the Spanish monarchy, surpassing the reign of Philip II, who ruled from 1556 to 1598.
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