The English Defeat of the Armada is what i think it is.
The defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English Navy in 1588.
Spain was the dominant sea power in Europe beginning in medieval times, but this effectively ended with the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. After a century of near-unilateral exploration of the New World, Spain was effectively challenged by other countries, notably the Dutch, the French, and the British.
the power of Spain was humbled by the defeat of the Spanish armada
Spain was the dominant sea power in Europe beginning in medieval times, but this effectively ended with the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. After a century of near-unilateral exploration of the New World, Spain was effectively challenged by other countries, notably the Dutch, the French, and the British.
There was a lot of expeditions from Europe to the Americas. Especially from Spain.
The English engaged the Spanish fleet on the 19th of July 1588
the sinking of the Spanish Armada
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1588. :>
29th of August 1588. It was spotted off the Lizard, Cornwall.
Until about 1580 Spain was the 'top dog' in Europe. The revolt of the Dutch provinces from 1568 onwards and the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 (combined with state bankruptcy in Spain itself) mark the start of a long decline.
Queen Elizabeth I was ruler of England in 1588.