Landing at Peniche
Norris lands the English army at Peniche and begins an overland march toward Lisbon in support of the Portuguese claimant Antonio, Prior of Crato.
Role range: c.1547-1597 – 1558-1603
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John Norris Biography and Timeline
Follow John Norris through 2 dated historical records for Portugal.
John Norris, historical timeline
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1589
Advance on Lisbon
Norris reaches the outskirts of Lisbon, but the expected popular uprising fails to develop and the expedition lacks the support needed to take the capital.
Role range: c.1547-1597 – 1558-1603
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