Why is Philip II of Spain being repeatedly referred to as Emperor, in articles about de Valette’s sword? Upon the abdication of his father, Emperor Charles V, the (Holy Roman) Empire passed to Ferdinand I, Charles’ brother and, therefore, Philip’s uncle.

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