n.
Spanish Felipe
born April 14, 1578, Madrid, Spain
died March 31, 1621, Madrid
King of Spain and of Portugal (15981621).
The son of Philip II , he was an indifferent ruler and allowed royal favourites to govern in his place. From 1609 his government continued the policy of expelling the Moriscos (Christians of Moorish ancestry), which caused serious economic problems. The huge sums he spent on court entertainments exacerbated Spain's growing economic problems.