Follow Philip II through 145 dated historical records for Spain.
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The news was conveyed to London by a system of beacons that had been constructed all the way along the south coast. On that evening, the English fleet was trapped in Plymouth Harbour by the incoming tide.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
on to the east and towards the Isle of Wight
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
It was reported that, when Philip II learned of the result of the expedition, he declared, "I sent the Armada against men, not God's winds and waves."
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
Many more died in Spain, or on hospital ships in Spanish harbours, from diseases contracted during the voyage.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
Many survivors were near death from disease because the ships were cramped and had exhausted their food and water.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
Only 67 ships and fewer than 10,000 men survived.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
At the outset Sidonia has 128 warships and 2 converted merchant ships under his command, the plan is to sail through the English Channel and anchor off the coast of Flanders unite with the Duke of Parma's army & invade south east England
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
At the outset Sidonia has 128 warships and 2 converted merchant ships under his command, the plan is to sail through the English Channel and.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
The Armada is attacked by 200 English ships, assisted by the Dutch navy, in the North Sea at Gravelines, a fire-ship attack drives the Armada ships from their anchorage, and.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
The Armada is blown north up the east coast of England and attempts a return to Spain by sailing around Scotland and out into the Atlantic, past Ireland but very severe weather destroys a portion of the fleet, and more than 24 vessels are wrecked.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
The Armada is sent to suppress English support for the United Provinces, part of the Spanish Netherlands, and to cut off attacks against Spanish possessions in the New World and the Atlantic treasure fleets.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
The expedition is supported by Pope Sixtus V, with the promise of a subsidy should it make land.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
The fleet was to be commanded by the highly experienced Elvaro de , but he died in May 1588, a few months before the sailing date, and Medina Sidonia is appointed in his place.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
anchor off the coast of Flanders unite with the Duke of Parmas army & invade south east England.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
in the ensuing Battle the Spanish abandon their rendezvous with Parma.
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
Intervenes in the French civil war against the Protestant Henry IV
Role range: 1556-1598
Elizabeth I launched the Counter Armada, under Sir Francis Drake, but it was unsuccessful in its goals, resulting in Philip II retaining naval superiority
Role range: 1585-1604 – 1556-1598
Captures Calais
Role range: 1556-1598
Henry IV and Philip II had end the Franco-Spanish War with the Peace of Vervins
Role range: 1595-1598 – 1556-1598
Under the Treaty of Vervis Spain keeps Artois
Role range: 1595-1598 – 1556-1598
Under the Treaty of Vervis Spain keeps Charololais
Role range: 1595-1598 – 1556-1598
Under the Treaty of Vervis Spain keeps Flanders
Role range: 1595-1598 – 1556-1598
Under the Treaty of Vervis Spain cedes Picardy to France
Role range: 1595-1598 – 1556-1598
Spain keeps Flanders, Artois & Charololais but must leave Picardy. Henry IV and Philip II had end the Franco-Spanish War with the Peace of Vervins. Ends 3 years of war with Henry II of France
Role range: 1595-1598 – 1556-1598
Dies at the Escorial Palace leaving Spain in financial straits. Death of Philip II
Role range: 1556-1598
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