1 janv. 1568 - Genoese Loan
Description:
Italian bankers from Genoa had lent Philip II money to fund his campaign in the Netherlands (which was trying to put down the Dutch Revolt). Crucially, when the Spanish ships docked in English ports, the gold was seized by Elizabeth. This increased tension between England and Spain.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1568
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 457 ans