Elizabeth I30 May 1588
It takes until May 30 for all of the Armada to leave port and, on the same day, Elizabeth's ambassador in The Netherlands, Dr Valentine Dale, meets Parmas representatives to begin peace negotiations
England · Warfare / Anglo-Spanish War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
It takes until May 30 for all of the Armada to leave port and, on the same day, Elizabeth's ambassador in The Netherlands, Dr Valentine Dale, meets Parmas representatives to begin peace negotiations
Authorises negotiations intended to end the long Anglo-Spanish War soon after his accession to the English throne.
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