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Spain at the time of the defeat of the Spanish Armada was at the height of its empire and a true super power of the time. Philip IV was shocked at the outcome of what appeared to be a sure victory. The people of Spain were incensed at the money that had been spent with no return on the investment and the defeat marked the beginning of the decline of the Spanish Empire.
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Who sent the spanish armada to attack England?
That was Philip the Second
Who was the catholic king of spain who launched the spanish armada in an attempt to punish protestants in england?
Philip II
Why did king Phillip choose Medina Sidonia to lead the Spanish armada?
King Philip choose Medina Sidonia to lead the Spanish Armada as he was someone he could trust. But he hadn't been choose first, Philips first choice to lead the Armada was Santa Cruz but he died.
What happened to the spanish armada when it reached the English channel?
when king Philip sent the Spanish armada to England there ships were destroyed and they were defeated this was because Philip's plan was not well thought out because he thought it would be best to stay in a tight formation, and when they tried to attack the English there ships crashed together.
Who was the king at the time of the Spanish Armada?
The King of Spain, Philip II, was a Catholic and began the naval war against England in 1588. He sent a huge war fleet to England for several reasons: A. To safeguard Spanish merchant ships and Spain's colonies against English raids; B. To depose the Protestant queen of England, Elizabeth I; and C. To restore Catholicism to England. The Spanish Armada met a huge storm that destroyed much of the King's fleet, and the English war ships ended the entire affair.
Which king sent the spanish armada to England?
King Philip the Second
Who sent the spanish armada to attack England?
That was Philip the Second
Who was reigning monarch in the Spanish armada?
Queen Elizabeth in England and King Philip in Spain.
Who was the catholic king of spain who launched the spanish armada in an attempt to punish protestants in england?
Philip II
Why did king Phillip choose Medina Sidonia to lead the Spanish armada?
King Philip choose Medina Sidonia to lead the Spanish Armada as he was someone he could trust. But he hadn't been choose first, Philips first choice to lead the Armada was Santa Cruz but he died.
What happened to the spanish armada when it reached the English channel?
when king Philip sent the Spanish armada to England there ships were destroyed and they were defeated this was because Philip's plan was not well thought out because he thought it would be best to stay in a tight formation, and when they tried to attack the English there ships crashed together.
Who was the king at the time of the Spanish Armada?
The King of Spain, Philip II, was a Catholic and began the naval war against England in 1588. He sent a huge war fleet to England for several reasons: A. To safeguard Spanish merchant ships and Spain's colonies against English raids; B. To depose the Protestant queen of England, Elizabeth I; and C. To restore Catholicism to England. The Spanish Armada met a huge storm that destroyed much of the King's fleet, and the English war ships ended the entire affair.
Name of King Philip's wife and son?
What is the name of King Philip's wife and son?Alexander... your welcome
Who did Philip II send to conquer England in 1588?
His Most Catholic Majesty King Philip II of Spain sent the Spanish Armada to attack England to reconvert it to Catholicism. Some believe it was also partially retaliation for ELizabeth I's refusal to marry him.
Which king ordered the armada against England?
Philip II of Spain
How did Elizabeth I find out about the Spanish Armada?
Elizabeth i found out about the Spanish Armada because she refused to marry the the king of Spain Phillip so he decided to launch the Spanish Armada against her.
Which Spanish king sent an Armada to invade England?
King Phillip
