Philip II of Spain's anti-Protestant policies primarily resulted in increased persecution of Protestants, the strengthening of the Inquisition, and the unification of Catholic powers against Protestant states. However, one outcome that was not a direct result of his policies was the widespread conversion of Protestant populations to Catholicism; instead, his actions often solidified Protestant resistance and led to further religious conflict in Europe.
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