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What year did the Spanish Armada attempt to invade England?
Answer
1588
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588 under King Philip II, attempting to invade and overthrow Queen Elizabeth I. The Spanish fleet of 130 ships was engaged by the English navy under Admiral Lord Howard and Sir Francis Drake in a series of battles in the English Channel. The Armada's defeat—hastened by both English naval superiority and devastating storms—marked a turning point in European power dynamics and naval history.
💡 Did you know?
The Spanish Armada's defeat was attributed partly to 'God's wind,' as storms dispersed the Spanish fleet after English engagement.
Other options people guess
- 1556
- 1568
- 1598
Topics
- spain
- england
- naval-history
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