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Martin Padilla Biography and Timeline

Follow Martin Padilla through 2 dated historical records for Spain.

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Martin Padilla, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1596–1597Years on this page

1596

Second Spanish Armada

Admiral · Spanish Commander · Lisbon · House / House of Tudor

Padilla leads a new Spanish Armada intended for the British Isles, but severe Atlantic storms scatter the fleet before it can establish an invasion force.

Role range: 1558-1603

1597

Third Spanish Armada

Adelantado · Spanish Commander · A Coruna · House / House of Tudor

Padilla commands another Spanish invasion fleet toward England, but storms again break up the expedition before its forces can achieve a coordinated landing.

Role range: 1558-1603

Records, sources and methodology

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