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1580 in Spain

Explore 6 historical events and records for Spain in 1580.

Historical records for Spain in 1580

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August

Death of Emmanuel Philibert

Emmanuel Philibert ยท Turin ยท House / House of Savoy

Death of Emmanuel Philibert

Other events (month unknown)

Battle of Alcantara

Philip II ยท Alcantara ยท Warfare / Spain War

Spain defeats Portugal at Alcantara & captures the country

Capture of Alcantara

Philip II ยท Alcantara ยท Warfare / Spain War

Spain defeats Portugal at Alcantara & captures the country

Invasion of Portugal

Philip II ยท Warfare / Spain War

Spain invades Portugal, led by the Duke of Alva

Rule of Portugal

Philip II ยท Alcantara ยท Warfare / Spain War

Spain defeats Portugal at Alcantara & captures the country

Siege of Alcantara

Philip II ยท Alcantara ยท Warfare / Spain War

Spain defeats Portugal at Alcantara & captures the country

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