Invasion of France
The last troops leave France while Henry IVs debts ensure Anglo-French collaboration
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1595 in England
Explore 15 historical events and records for England in 1595.
Historical records for England in 1595
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February
May
Battle of Clontibret
O'Neill's forces defeat a crown army near Clontibret, demonstrating that the Ulster rebellion can challenge experienced English troops in open battle.
July
Spanish Raid on Cornwall
Amesquita lands Spanish troops at Mounts Bay and burns Mousehole, Paul and parts of Penzance before re-embarking, demonstrating England's vulnerability to coastal attack.
November
Lambeth Articles Approved
Whitgift approves the Lambeth Articles, a strongly predestinarian doctrinal statement that never receives full statutory authority.
December
Death of Henry Hastings
Henry Hastings dies without children, removing a prominent Protestant claimant descended from the Yorkist royal line from active succession calculations.
Other events (month unknown)
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Lincoln
Capture of Calais
Elizabeth Intervenes when Spain captures Cambrai & forces the surrender of Calais
Declaration of War
Henry IV declares war on Spain
Demonstrations
Spasmodic food riots erupt in London, the south east & the south west
Discovery of El Dorado
Sets sail to discover El Dorado & explors the River Orinoco
Drama
1st performance of, "Richard III"
Greek Grammar Published
Camden publishes Institutio Graecae Grammaticae Compendiaria for use in schools.
Map of Canaan
Speed publishes a large wall map of Canaan in biblical times.
Triple Alliance
Forms a Triple Alliance with France & the Dutch aganist Spain
Ulster Alliance Strengthened
O'Donnell strengthens cooperation with O'Neill as Gaelic resistance expands into a broader military challenge to English authority in Ireland.
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