21 February 1589Death of William SomersetWilliam Somerset Worcester, 3rd
Death of William Somerset
Historical records for England in 1589, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of William Somerset
Appointed Chancellor
Grants a Charter to Leicester
Elizabeth I launched the Counter Armada, under Sir Francis Drake, but it was unsuccessful in its goals, resulting in Philip II retaining naval superiority
The English attempted to press home their advantage the following year after defeating the 1st Spanish Armada when the Drake–Norris Expedition of 1589.
This expedition, led by Sir Francis Drake and John Norreys raided Corunna but withdrew from Lisbon after failing to coordinate its strategy effectively with the Portuguese.
with a comparable fleet of English privateers, sailed to establish a base in the Azores, attack Spain, and raise a revolt in Portugal.
Elizabeth I launched the Counter Armada, under Sir Francis Drake, but it was unsuccessful in its goals, resulting in Philip II retaining naval superiority
The English attempted to press home their advantage the following year after defeating the 1st Spanish Armada when the Drake–Norris Expedition of 1589.
This expedition, led by Sir Francis Drake and John Norreys raided Corunna but withdrew from Lisbon after failing to coordinate its strategy effectively with the Portuguese.
with a comparable fleet of English privateers, sailed to establish a base in the Azores, attack Spain, and raise a revolt in Portugal.
Marries James I
Marries Anne of Denmark
Takes part in the revision of the Vulgate
The English attempted to press home their advantage the following year after defeating the 1st Spanish Armada when the Drake–Norris Expedition of 1589.
This expedition, led by Sir Francis Drake and John Norreys raided Corunna but withdrew from Lisbon after failing to coordinate its strategy effectively with the Portuguese.
with a comparable fleet of English privateers, sailed to establish a base in the Azores, attack Spain, and raise a revolt in Portugal.
The English attempted to press home their advantage the following year after defeating the 1st Spanish Armada when the Drake–Norris Expedition of 1589.
This expedition, led by Sir Francis Drake and John Norreys raided Corunna but withdrew from Lisbon after failing to coordinate its strategy effectively with the Portuguese.
with a comparable fleet of English privateers, sailed to establish a base in the Azores, attack Spain, and raise a revolt in Portugal.
Incurs the Queens displeasure for participating in the Lisbon Expedition
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
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