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Drake's exploits encourage Philip II of Spain …
Years: 1586 - 1586
Drake's exploits encourage Philip II of Spain to divert his plans to conquer the Netherlands’ rebellious northern provinces and order the planning for an invasion of England.
It is known by 1586 that Philip II is preparing a fleet for what is called “The Enterprise of England” and that he has the blessing of Pope Sixtus V to return the crown to the fold of Rome.
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- Papal States (Republic of St. Peter)
- England, (Tudor) Kingdom of
- New Spain, Viceroyalty of
- Spain, Habsburg Kingdom of
- Portugal, Habsburg (Philippine) Kingdom of
Topics
- Protestant Reformation
- Counter-Reformation (also Catholic Reformation or Catholic Revival)
- Elizabethan Period
- Eighty Years War (Netherlands, or Dutch, War of Independence)
- Anglo-Spanish War of 1585-1604
- Drake's Raids in the Caribbean
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Years: 1586 - 1586
Locations
People
Groups
- Papal States (Republic of St. Peter)
- England, (Tudor) Kingdom of
- New Spain, Viceroyalty of
- Spain, Habsburg Kingdom of
- Portugal, Habsburg (Philippine) Kingdom of
Topics
- Protestant Reformation
- Counter-Reformation (also Catholic Reformation or Catholic Revival)
- Elizabethan Period
- Eighty Years War (Netherlands, or Dutch, War of Independence)
- Anglo-Spanish War of 1585-1604
- Drake's Raids in the Caribbean
Commodoties
Subjects
Regions
Subregions