John Knox, a fiery Scottish reformer, who studied under Calvin in Geneva.
The Geneva Bible was printed in 1560 AD. It is considered the "Bible of the Protestant Reformation". It was also called the "Breeches Bible". It was a major translation of The Bible by a group of Protestant scholars.
In the late 1560s a rebellion broke out in the Netherlands, and the rebels were Protestant. Elizabeth helped these Protestants. By helping Spain's enemies, Queen Elizabeth encouraged Protestant ideas and was willing to help the enemies of Catholic Spain, which made Spain England's enemies.
Queen Elizabeth attacked Scotland, where her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots had mounted rebellions against her and was a Catholic claimant to the throne of England. Based on the rebels' Catholicism,. Scotland represented a weakness both France as well as Spain could exploit. As a result, she invaded Scotland.
Ireland
Life in the 1560s was characterized by feudalism and absolute monarchy in many parts of Europe. Society was hierarchical, with a small noble class ruling over a majority of peasants and commoners. Religion played a significant role in daily life, with the Protestant Reformation causing conflicts and tensions in many regions. Travel and communication were limited, and medical knowledge was based on traditional remedies and beliefs.
THERE WERE NONE.
ireland
Nobody. Mary Shakespeare, the mother of William, was married in the 1560s.
Ireland
The word is traced to the 1560s Latin insanus,meaning "mad, outrageous, insane, extravagant, or excessive.
prevent other European states from establishing bases there, which could threaten Spain's power
None. This was fourteen years before Shakespeare was born. They weren't even writing plays until the 1560s.