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1560 in Spain

Explore 3 historical events and records for Spain in 1560.

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Historical records for Spain in 1560

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May

14 May 1560

Battle of Djerba

Cerda, Juan de la · Djerba · Viceroy of Sicily · Warfare / Ottoman-Habsburg Wars

Medinaceli's expedition is defeated by the Ottoman fleet

14 May 1560

Battle of Djerba

Philip II · Djerba · Warfare / Ottoman-Habsburg Wars

Spanish-led Christian forces suffer a major naval defeat at Djerba

June

27 June 1560

Marriage

Philip II · Madrid · House / House of Habsburg

Marries Elizabeth of Valois, daughter of Henry II of France

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