1 janv. 1588 - A Spanish Armada of 130 ships sailing against England is defeated by Admiral Drake and John Hawkins using fireships. English dominance of the sea leaves the way open for English trade and colonization of America and India. -Earl of Essex leads an expedition to Ireland.
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1 janv. 1588
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