He organised it and was one of the main financiers but the actual commander of the fleet was the Duke of Medina Sidonia.
That was Philip the Second
Queen Elizabeth l in England and Philip ll in Spain
Philip II
Spain, under Philip II, was the naval power of the sixteenth century with a fleet of battleships known as the Spanish Armada. After Elizabeth I joined in support with the Dutch insurrection in the Netherlands, Philip launched the Armada in an effort to conquer England. A series of mishaps ended in England's defeat of the Spanish Armada, ending Spain's naval dominance.
The Duke of Medina Sidonia led the Spanish Armada to England, but the whole invasion was organised by Phillip II, King of Spain at the time. Actually it wasn't, as research had shown that advisers made the majority if the King's decisions.
philip of spain orginised and sent the spanish armada. by scott thompson
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That was Philip the Second
Queen Elizabeth in England and King Philip in Spain.
Philip ll of Spain
the spanish armada was destroyedbecause Spain was weakened
the spanish armada was destroyedbecause Spain was weakened
Spain was weakened. The Spanish Armada was destroyed.
Spain was weakened. The Spanish Armada was destroyed.
Spain, under Philip II, was the naval power of the sixteenth century with a fleet of battleships known as the Spanish Armada. After Elizabeth I joined in support with the Dutch insurrection in the Netherlands, Philip launched the Armada in an effort to conquer England. A series of mishaps ended in England's defeat of the Spanish Armada, ending Spain's naval dominance.
Queen Elizabeth l in England and Philip ll in Spain
Philip II