The Duke of Olivares secured a million-ducat loan from Pope Sixtus V to execute this plan crafted by the Marquess of Santa Cruz.
The Duke of Olivares secured a million-ducat loan from Pope Sixtus V to execute this plan crafted by the Marquess of Santa Cruz. It was delayed at Coruna, and thus it met Charles Howard at Plymouth. Commanded by the Duke of Medina Sidonia, it was smashed at Calais by Francis Drake, John Hawkins, and Martin Frobisher. For 10 points—name this fleet launched against England by Phillip II.
The Duke of Olivares secured a million-ducat loan from Pope Sixtus V to execute this plan crafted by the Marquess of Santa Cruz.
{Spanish Armada}