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Singeing the King of Spain's Beard

12 April 1587 (Gregorian) — 6 July 1587 (Gregorian)

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1587 series of attacks by Francis Drake against the Spanish

01 / KEY FACTS

Documented facts

Date
12 April 1587 (Gregorian) — 6 July 1587 (Gregorian)
Precision
Day
Referenced location
Bay of Cádiz
Source coordinates
36.5350°, -6.2975°
Part of
Anglo-Spanish War
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02 / PARTICIPANTS

Referenced participants

Documented participation does not establish opposing sides. Alliances absent from the sources are not reconstructed.

People and command

03 / PROVENANCE

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