Historical Events tagged with "spanish shipping"
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Expedition to the Azores By Essex and Raleigh
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, and Sir Walter Raleigh embarked on a significant expedition aimed at the Azores. This venture aimed to disrupt Spanish shipping routes and explore potential strategic advantages in the region. The mission departed from England with the hope of capturing valuable prizes and asserting English presence in the Atlantic, a crucial area during the conflicts between England and Spain. The expedition brought together two prominent figures of the time, whose ambitions would later lead to notable rivalries and political tensions.
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