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Who first discovered the Strait of Magellan?
I know that I think Magellan Died before his armada of conquest ships returned home. I am pretty sure though that it was Magellan It was Admiral Hwang Ho in 1422.
What was the role of the Spanish soldiers?
Firstly it was going to be lead by Álvaro de Bazán, the undefeated winner of Lepanto battle, but he died before the begining of the expedition. Instead of him, the King OS Spain sent Alonso Pérez de Guzman, a noble without any combat experience.
Who was in charge of the English armada?
Well, King Phillip II was the one who launched the attack, but it was the Duke of Medina which ran the Armada. However, this caused some problems: the Duke of Medina didnt know anything about sailing and was even seasick a few times
What is the name of the battle between the English navy and the Spanish Armada?
The Spanish Armada
What was the huge Spanish fleet that was intended to invade England called?
The Spanish Armada or commonly called the Invincible Armada.
Who led the Spanish fleet against the Spanish Armada of 1588?
It Was Actually Admiral George Dewey
Who defeat the armada?
The English fleet under the overall command of Lord Howard of Effingham defeated the Spanish Armada - along with the weather, starvation, and disease. Howard was assisted in his command by his vice Admiral Sir Francis Drake and Rear Admiral Sir John Hawkins.
In 1588 what explorer helped defeat the Spanish Armada as vice admiral of his fleet?
Sir Francis Drake
Who was the leader of the fleet?
Philip II of Spain ordered the armada to be built. Spain's Lord High Admiral was the famous Santa Cruz. He was a respected and successful admiral. He died in 1586 (two years before the armada was launched). The admiral chosen by Philip to lead the Armada after Cruz's death was a very rich and successful general called the Duke of Medina Sidonia. Though a good general, Medina Sidonia had never been to sea before and when he did get on board his ship, he got seasick.
What flag did sir john hawkyns sail under?
He was the Rare Admiral of English Fleet against Spanish Armada.
What has the author Yune-hee Park written?
Yune-hee Park has written: 'Admiral Yi Sun-shin and his turtleboat armada' -- subject(s): History
Who led the defeat of the Spanish Armada?
The overall command was by Lord Howard of Effingham (1st Earl of Nottingham), but the vice admiral of the British Fleet was the famous Sir Francis Drake.
How powerful was the Spanish armada?
Some weaknesses for the Spanish fleet were spanish gunner were not taught to reload cannons. Spanish navy not large enough to invade England. Leaders of Armada missed an oportunity to attack in Plymouth. Spanish Admiral was not a sailor and got very sea sick.
Why was sir franics drake famous?
Sir Francis drake is famous for several things , he was the admiral of the fleet, He also defeated the Spanish Armada, and he was a pirate as well as a slave ship captain.
Who first discovered the Strait of Magellan?
I know that I think Magellan Died before his armada of conquest ships returned home. I am pretty sure though that it was Magellan It was Admiral Hwang Ho in 1422.
What was the role of the Spanish soldiers?
Firstly it was going to be lead by Álvaro de Bazán, the undefeated winner of Lepanto battle, but he died before the begining of the expedition. Instead of him, the King OS Spain sent Alonso Pérez de Guzman, a noble without any combat experience.
What were sir Francis Drake's achievements?
He was the first Englishman to sail around the world, sank much of the Spanish navy in the port of Cadiz (a very daring raid) and was vice admiral of the Fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada.
