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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.

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When did Philip II send the Spanish Armada?

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.


How many ships did the King Philip send in the Armada?

King Philip II of Spain sent a fleet of 130 ships in the Spanish Armada in 1588. This fleet included battleships, support vessels, and transport ships intended to invade England and overthrow Queen Elizabeth I. However, the mission ultimately failed due to various factors, including adverse weather and English naval tactics.


When was it in 1586 that Spain decided to send an armada?

In 1586, Spain decided to send an armada primarily in response to ongoing conflicts with England, particularly due to English support for the Dutch Revolt and attacks on Spanish shipping. The decision to prepare the armada was solidified after the capture of the city of Cádiz by Sir Francis Drake in 1587, which heightened tensions and prompted King Philip II of Spain to take military action to protect Spanish interests and assert dominance. This led to the planning of the infamous Spanish Armada, which ultimately set sail in 1588.


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When did Philip II send the Spanish Armada?

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.


How many ships did the King Philip send in the Armada?

King Philip II of Spain sent a fleet of 130 ships in the Spanish Armada in 1588. This fleet included battleships, support vessels, and transport ships intended to invade England and overthrow Queen Elizabeth I. However, the mission ultimately failed due to various factors, including adverse weather and English naval tactics.


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In 1586, Spain decided to send an armada primarily in response to ongoing conflicts with England, particularly due to English support for the Dutch Revolt and attacks on Spanish shipping. The decision to prepare the armada was solidified after the capture of the city of Cádiz by Sir Francis Drake in 1587, which heightened tensions and prompted King Philip II of Spain to take military action to protect Spanish interests and assert dominance. This led to the planning of the infamous Spanish Armada, which ultimately set sail in 1588.


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