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1588 in Italy

Explore 4 historical events and records for Italy in 1588.

Historical records for Italy in 1588

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May

Blessing of Armada Banner

Sixtus V · Pope · Warfare / Anglo-Spanish War

Pope Sixtus V allowed Philip II of Spain to collect crusade taxes and granted his men indulgences. The blessing of the Armada's banner takes place on 28th May

Invasion of England

Sixtus V · Pope · Warfare / Anglo-Spanish War

Pope Sixtus V allowed Philip II of Spain to collect crusade taxes and granted his men indulgences. The blessing of the Armada's banner takes place on 28th May

July

Parma Army Waits for Armada Escort

Farnese, Alexander · Flanders · Warfare / Anglo-Spanish War

Farnese's invasion troops wait in Flemish ports for naval protection that the Armada cannot provide.

Other events (month unknown)

Capture of Saluzzo

Charles Emmanuel I · Saluzzo · Warfare / Italy-Saluzzo War

Captures Saluzzo

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