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Invasion of England

Italy · Religion / Roman Catholic Church. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1585Date range
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Chronological records

1585

Sixtus V1585

Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Sixtus agreed to renew the excommunication of Queen Elizabeth I of England, and to grant a large subsidy to the Armada of Philip II, but, knowing the slowness of Spain, would give nothing until the expedition actually landed in England

Names involved

Sixtus V

Provenance

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