Wars, politics & history

Anglo-Spanish War

from 1654 to 1660

1654–1660 war between the English Protectorate under Oliver Cromwell and Spain. It began in 1654 and lasted until 1660 (about 6 years). The setting was Cádiz and Canary Islands. It was part of the Franco-Spanish War. Those involved included Habsburg Spain, House of Stuart, the Commonwealth of England and the Kingdom of France.

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