1597 fleet of Spanish ships, intended to attack England. It began on 18 October 1597 and lasted until 15 November 1597 (about 28 days). The setting was Wales and English Channel. It was part of the Anglo-Spanish War. Those involved included Hispanic Monarchy and the Kingdom of England.
Before and after
- 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
- 7 December 1598Birth of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
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- 1713Peace of Utrecht
- from 16 December 1740 to 18 October 1748War of the Austrian Succession
The era
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