Battle of Gravelines 1588
English fireships scatter the Spanish Armada, which is forced around the north of Britain with heavy losses.
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Key facts
| Date | 1588 |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 51.00° N, 2.13° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Brussels (about 156 km) |
| Territory of (map of 1500) | Holy Roman Empire |
Rulers in 1588
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Franks / HRE / Germany | Rudolf II | 1576–1612 |
| France | Henry III | 1574–1589 |
| England / UK | Elizabeth I | 1558–1603 |
| Spain | Philip II | 1556–1598 |
| Rus' / Russia | Feodor I | 1584–1598 |
| Ottomans / Turkey | Murad III | 1574–1595 |
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