Defence of Mers el Kebir
Spanish defenders hold Mers el Kebir during the Ottoman attack
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1563 in Spain
Explore 4 historical events and records for Spain in 1563.
Historical records for Spain in 1563
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April
Defence of Oran
Spanish forces resist the Ottoman aligned siege of Oran
Other events (month unknown)
Madrid Government Consolidated
Philip continues building Madrid as the administrative centre of his monarchy
Resignation of William I the Silent
William I resigns from the Dutch Council of State over Philips Hispanicization
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