Part of the Anglo–Spanish War (1585–1604). It began in June 1597 and lasted until August 1597 (about 2 months). The setting was Plymouth and Atlantic Ocean. It was part of the Anglo-Spanish War and the Eighty Years' War. Those involved included Hispanic Monarchy, the Kingdom of England and the Dutch Republic.
Before and after
- June 1594Birth of Nicolas Poussin
- 1595Construction of Naqsh-e Jahan Square
- 28 January 1596Death of Francis Drake
- 31 March 1596Birth of René Descartes
- from June 1597 to August 1597Islands Voyage
- from 18 October 1597 to 15 November 1597Third Spanish Armada
- from 1598 to 1613Time of Troubles
- 13 April 1598Edict of Nantes
- 7 November 1598Birth of Francisco de Zurbarán
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- 1713Peace of Utrecht
- from 16 December 1740 to 18 October 1748War of the Austrian Succession
The era
This moment belongs to the Early modern world (1500 CE to 1760 CE), voyages, printing and new ideas. You can also browse everything in the 16th century.