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In July 1588thisfleet of ships under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia was spotted off the English coast |
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WORLD HISTORY QUIZ |
2026-03-13 |
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In 1588 this fleet led by the Duke of Medina-Sidonia had around 130 ships, 8,000 seamen & 19,000 soldiers; then it didn't |
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YOUR SWEET 16th (CENTURY) |
2025-11-26 |
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The 48-gun galleon San Martin was the flagship of the Duke of Medina Sidonia, who led this group against England in 1588 |
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HISTORIC SHIPS |
2024-06-19 |
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Vessels lost by this flotilla in 1588 included La Trinidad, El Gran Grifón & Castillo Negro |
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HISTORY |
2022-03-04 |
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Late 16th century Pope Sixtus V regarded this invasion force as a crusade & promised indulgences to all who participated |
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POPES & HISTORY |
2021-02-05 |
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Of the 1588 Battle of Gravelines:this fleet |
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HISTORIC LOSERS |
2018-01-23 |
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It wasn't a great decision to anchor this mighty fleet in an exposed position off Calais in July 1588 |
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HISTORIC OOPSIES |
2016-10-21 |
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It was the "they" in the medal issued by Elizabeth I reading, "God breathed and they were scattered" |
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ENGLISH HISTORY |
2009-05-20 |
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On August 8, 1588 the English defeated this Spanish fleet in the Battle of Gravelines |
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HISTORIC DATES |
2003-01-08 |
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England's first encounter with this fleet occurred off Plymouth July 31, 1588 |
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HISTORY |
1997-09-16 |
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In 1588 Philip II sent this fleet to England, hoping to restore the country to Catholicism |
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HISTORY |
1995-02-07 |
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The execution of Mary Stuart was one reason Philip II sent this naval group against England in 1588 |
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HISTORY |
1994-03-09 |
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