Filip II
Filip II, King of Spain from the 16th century, exerted considerable influence over papal elections, including providing a list of preferred candidates to cardinals during the election processes, exemplifying the intertwining of monarchy and church politics.
Born on May 21, 1527 (498 years old)
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Filip II provided cardinals with a list of forbidden and preferred candidates during the papal election.
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