Death of Sixtus V
Birth of Sixtus V, Felice Peretti di Montalto, in the Papal States
Role range: 1585-1590
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Sixtus V Biography and Timeline
Follow Sixtus V through 14 dated historical records for Italy.
Sixtus V, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1521–1590Years on this page
1521
1570
Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal
Role range: 1585-1590
1585
Pope
Appointed Pope
Role range: 1585-1590
Admonition to the Nobility and Laity of England
Sixtus had Cardinal Allen draw up the An Admonition to the Nobility and Laity of England, a proclamation to be published in England if the invasion had been successful
Role range: 1585-1590
Excommunication
Sixtus agreed to renew the excommunication of Queen Elizabeth I of England, and to grant a large subsidy to the Armada of Philip II, but, knowing the slowness of Spain, would give nothing until the expedition actually landed in England
Role range: 1585-1590
Invasion of England
Sixtus agreed to renew the excommunication of Queen Elizabeth I of England, and to grant a large subsidy to the Armada of Philip II, but, knowing the slowness of Spain, would give nothing until the expedition actually landed in England
Role range: 1585-1590
Admonition to the Nobility and Laity of England
Sixtus had Cardinal Allen draw up the An Admonition to the Nobility and Laity of England, a proclamation to be published in England if the invasion had been successful
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1585-1590
Invasion of England
It would end the English support for the United Provincesthat had successfully seceded from Spanish rule and cut off English attacks on Spanish trade and settlements in the New World.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1585-1590
Invasion of England
Philip planned an expedition to invade England in order to overthrow the Protestant regime of Elizabeth and reinstate Catholicism.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1585-1590
Invasion of England
Plans the Armada. It is believed that Queen Mary's supporters will not offer resistance
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1585-1590
Invasion of England
The King was supported by Pope Sixtus V, who treated the invasion as a crusade, with the promise of a subsidy should the Armada make land. Reports suggest the old nobility will rally to the Catholics. Reports suggest 12 English counties are Protestant.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1585-1590
1588
Blessing of Armada Banner
Pope Sixtus V allowed Philip II of Spain to collect crusade taxes and granted his men indulgences. The blessing of the Armada's banner takes place on 28th May
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1585-1590
Invasion of England
Pope Sixtus V allowed Philip II of Spain to collect crusade taxes and granted his men indulgences. The blessing of the Armada's banner takes place on 28th May
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1585-1590
1590
Death of Sixtus V
Death of Sixtus V
Role range: 1585-1590
Records, sources and methodology
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