Invasion of England
It would end the English support for the United Provincesthat had successfully seceded from Spanish rule and cut off English attacks on Spanish trade and settlements in the New World.
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1585 in Spain
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Historical records for Spain in 1585
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Invasion of England
Philip planned an expedition to invade England in order to overthrow the Protestant regime of Elizabeth and reinstate Catholicism.
Invasion of England
Plans the Armada. It is believed that Queen Mary's supporters will not offer resistance
Invasion of England
The King was supported by Pope Sixtus V, who treated the invasion as a crusade, with the promise of a subsidy should the Armada make land. Reports suggest the old nobility will rally to the Catholics. Reports suggest 12 English counties are Protestant.
La Galeta
Publication of "La Galeta"
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