Defeat of the Spanish Armada
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Ships, Naval History
- Curriculum: British History, Renaissance History, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands
- Date: July 31-August 8, 1588
Article abstract: The defeat of the Spanish Armada eliminates Spain’s threat to the English navy, prevents Spanish conquest of the Republic of the Netherlands, and limits Spanish involvement in the French religious wars.
Summary of Event
“The Enterprise” of the Spanish Armada was part of Philip II’s strategy to defeat the Republic of the Netherlands, which rebelled against Spanish rule (1568-1648). Queen Elizabeth feared the expansion of Spanish power in the French religious wars (1562-1594) and sought to divert it by supporting the Dutch...
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