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1587

Drake singes the king of Spain’s beard’ by leading an assault on the Spanish fleet in Cadiz harbour

1587

Second attempt to colonise Roanoke

1588

Philip II of Spain launches the Armada. The Spanish are ultimately defeated at the.Battle of Gravelines