King of Spain and global emperor

Philip II of Spain

Philip II ruled the largest empire of his age, defending the Counter-Reformation, financing the Inquisition, confronting England, and centralizing the Spanish monarchy at El Escorial.

1527–1598

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Profile across the 12 axes

How Philip II of Spain positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Very strong - Unitary

Federal 8%

Unitary 93%

Representation

Very strong - Autocracy

Democracy 6%

Autocracy 94%

Power

Very strong - Security

Security 94%

Liberty 6%

Immigration

Strong - Assimilation

Assimilation 84%

Multiculturalism 16%

Diplomacy

Very strong - Militarist

Militarist 89%

Pacifist 11%

Intervention

Very strong - Nationalist

Non-interventionist 4%

Nationalist 96%

Economy

Balanced

Public 49%

Private 51%

Control

Very strong - Planning

Planning 91%

Free market 9%

Trade

Strong - Protectionism

Protectionism 86%

Globalism 14%

Religion

Very strong - Religious

Irreligious 0%

Religious 100%

Morality

Very strong - Traditionalist

Progressive 5%

Traditionalist 95%

Technology

Balanced

Technology 46%

Biology 54%

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