jan 1, 1588 - Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588 - The Spanish Armada was a fleet of 130 ships sent by King Philip II of Spain - Their goal as to overthrow Elizabeth I and re-establish Catholicism - The Spanish Armada suffered a significant defeat, with over half of its ships lost or damaged. - Major victory for England, securing Elizabeth I’s throne and strengthening her position in European politics.
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jan 1, 1588
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~ 437 years ago