Death of William Cecil
Death of William Cecil
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1598 in England
Explore 14 historical events and records for England in 1598.
Historical records for England in 1598
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August
Westminster Dutch Debt Settlement
Helps negotiate a revised alliance with the United Provinces that formally addresses Dutch repayment of the large English wartime debt.
Battle of the Yellow Ford
Bagenal's relief army is decisively defeated by O'Neill near the Blackwater, producing one of the crown's worst military reverses in Tudor Ireland.
Irish Revolt Expands after Yellow Ford
O'Neill's victory encourages wider rebellion across Ireland as crown garrisons and allied lords face renewed pressure in several provinces.
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Alliance Elizabeth I and The Netherlands
Relinquishes the title Protector but leaves an English brigade under Sir Francis Vere
Alliance Francis Vere and The Netherlands
Commands an English brigade in The Netherlands to defend Protestantism
Battle of Turnhout
A Commander in the victory at Turnhout
Maps Presented to Elizabeth I
Speed presents a group of his maps to Queen Elizabeth I.
Peerage
Created Lord Burghley, the 2nd
Rule of Netherlands, The
Relinquishes the title Protector of The Netherlands
Survey of London
Publication of "Survey of London", speaks of London's congestion & heavy traffic
Survey of London First Edition
Stow publishes the first edition of A Survey of London.
Survey of London", speaks of London's congestion and heavy traffic
Publication of "Survey of London", speaks of London's congestion & heavy traffic
Treaty of Vervins
Henry IV makes peace with Spain. Elizabeth prevents the Dutch from joining the Treaty
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