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1582 in Spain

Explore 6 historical events and records for Spain in 1582.

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Historical records for Spain in 1582

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July

26 July 1582

Battle of Ponta Delgada

Bazan, Alvaro · Sao Miguel, Azores · Spanish admiral · Warfare / War of the Portuguese Succession

Defeats the French-Portuguese fleet off Sao Miguel in the Battle of Ponta Delgada

26 July 1582

Battle of Ponta Delgada

Figueroa, Lope · Sao Miguel, Azores · Spanish infantry commander · Warfare / War of the Portuguese Succession

Serves among the Spanish commanders in the Azores campaign

26 July 1582

Battle of Ponta Delgada

Habsburg, Philip · Azores · Government / Government of Spain

Benefits from the Spanish victory that weakens opposition to his rule in Portugal

October

4 October 1582

Death of Teresa of Avila

Garcia Manzanas, Anne · Alba de Tormes · Companion of Teresa of Avila · Religion / Discalced Carmelites

Attends Teresa of Avila at her death

4 October 1582

Death of Teresa Sanchez de Cepeda

Sanchez de Cepeda, Teresa · Alba de Tormes · Carmelite reformer · Religion / Discalced Carmelites

Dies at Alba de Tormes as Catholic lands are changing from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar

15 October 1582

Gregorian Calendar Adoption

Habsburg, Philip · Madrid · Government / Government of Spain

Adopts the Gregorian calendar in Spain as the day after 4 October becomes 15 October

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