Battle of Downs21 October 1639
The Spanish fleet off The Netherlands is defeated by the French. The seagoing route to the Rhine is closed off to Spain
Historical person
Antonio de Oquendo Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Antonio de Oquendo, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Spain.
1 records1639–16391 events1 places
Chronological biography
1639
Titles and roles
Admiral
Record provenance
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