Philip II of Spain sent the Spanish Armada in 1588. This fleet was intended to invade England and overthrow Queen Elizabeth I, who had supported Protestant resistance against Spanish rule. The armada ultimately faced significant challenges, including poor weather and strong English naval tactics, leading to its defeat.
That was Philip the Second
Philip II
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.
No, Phillip II is not the same person as the Spanish Armada. The Spanish Armada is not even a person. It was a fleet of ships sent to England in 1588 to overthrow Elizabeth I and put Philip II in the throne.
England to invade the country.
Philip II(:
That was Philip the Second
Philip II
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.
Spain was weakened. The Spanish Armada was destroyed.
No, Phillip II is not the same person as the Spanish Armada. The Spanish Armada is not even a person. It was a fleet of ships sent to England in 1588 to overthrow Elizabeth I and put Philip II in the throne.
Queen Elizabeth in England and King Philip in Spain.
England to invade the country.
The Spanish Armada was coming to invade her country and replace her with Philip II. Philip was a Catholic and Elizabeth was a Protestant. She would probably be killed if they succeeded.
Spain was weakened. The Spanish Armada was destroyed.
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.