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John Norreys Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Norreys, based on 6 World History Database records associated with England.

6 records1589–15892 events1 places

Chronological biography

1589

Counter Armada1589
Warfare / Anglo-Spanish War

The English attempted to press home their advantage the following year after defeating the 1st Spanish Armada when the Drake–Norris Expedition of 1589.

Counter Armada1589
Warfare / Anglo-Spanish War

This expedition, led by Sir Francis Drake and John Norreys raided Corunna but withdrew from Lisbon after failing to coordinate its strategy effectively with the Portuguese.

Counter Armada1589
Warfare / Anglo-Spanish War

with a comparable fleet of English privateers, sailed to establish a base in the Azores, attack Spain, and raise a revolt in Portugal.

Siege of Corunna1589
Warfare / Anglo-Spanish War · Corunna

The English attempted to press home their advantage the following year after defeating the 1st Spanish Armada when the Drake–Norris Expedition of 1589.

Siege of Corunna1589
Warfare / Anglo-Spanish War · Corunna

This expedition, led by Sir Francis Drake and John Norreys raided Corunna but withdrew from Lisbon after failing to coordinate its strategy effectively with the Portuguese.

Siege of Corunna1589
Warfare / Anglo-Spanish War · Corunna

with a comparable fleet of English privateers, sailed to establish a base in the Azores, attack Spain, and raise a revolt in Portugal.

Record provenance

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