Why did philip ii of spain want to invade england?

To restore Catholic rule in England. Philip II of Spain wanted to invade England to overthrow the protestant regime of Queen Elizabeth I and restore Catholic rule. read more

"Invincible" group of ships sent by King Philip II of Spain to invade England in 1588; Armada was defeated by smaller, more maneuverable English "sea dogs" in the Channel; marked the beginning of English naval dominance and fall of Spanish dominance. read more

There are about 7 reasons why Philip of Spain tried to invade England, one is that Elizabeth I refused to marry him (because he was her brother in law) and there are a lot more. For example religious reasons. King Philip was Catholic and Elizabeth was Protestant.also because Elizabeth had Mary of Scots killed. read more