King Philip II dispatches the Spanish Armada under the Duke of Medina-Sidonia from Lisbon, Portugal to invade England
King Philip II dispatches the Spanish Armada under the Duke of Medina-Sidonia from Lisbon, Portugal to invade England
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1588. This year saw 14 significant events. 2 notable figures were born.
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King Philip II dispatches the Spanish Armada under the Duke of Medina-Sidonia from Lisbon, Portugal to invade England
King Philip II dispatches the Spanish Armada under the Duke of Medina-Sidonia from Lisbon, Portugal to invade England
The "Invincible" Spanish Armada is sighted approaching England, and several skirmishes follow, forcing the invading flee
The "Invincible" Spanish Armada is sighted approaching England, and several skirmishes follow, forcing the invading fleet to make a long and costly retreat around Scotland and Ireland
Pope Sixtus V issues the apostolic constitution "Immensa aeterni Dei" to reform the Roman Curia
Immensa aeterni Dei ("The immeasurable [wisdom of] the eternal God") is an apostolic constitution in the form of a papal bull issued by Pope Sixtus V on 22 January 1588.
Christian IV succeeds Frederick II as king of Denmark
Frederick II (Danish: Frederik 2.; 1 July 1534 – 4 April 1588) was King of Denmark and Norway and Duke of Schleswig and Holstein from 1559 until his death in 1588. A member of the House of Oldenburg,...
Duke Henri de Guise's troops occupy Paris
Charles de Lorraine, duc de Mayenne (26 March 1554 – 3 October 1611) was a French noble, governor, military commander and rebel during the latter French Wars of Religion.
Catholic League under duke Henri de Guise occupies Paris
Louis II de Lorraine, cardinal de Guise (6 July 1555, Dampierre – 24 December 1588, Château de Blois) was a French prelate, Cardinal and politician during the latter French Wars of Religion.
King Henri III flees Paris
Henry III (French: Henri III, né Alexandre Édouard; Polish: Henryk Walezy; Lithuanian: Henrikas Valua; 19 September 1551 – 2 August 1589) was King of France from 1574 until his assassination in 1589...
Spanish Armada heavily damaged in storms in the Bay of Biscay along the Galician coast of Spain, some ships return to A
Spanish Armada heavily damaged in storms in the Bay of Biscay along the Galician coast of Spain, some ships return to A Coruña for repairs
French King Henri III accepts the demands of the Catholic League
Henry III (French: Henri III, né Alexandre Édouard; Polish: Henryk Walezy; Lithuanian: Henrikas Valua; 19 September 1551 – 2 August 1589) was King of France from 1574 until his assassination in 1589...
First engagement between the English fleet and the Spanish Armada off the Eddystone Rocks
The Spanish Armada (often known as Invincible Armada, or the Enterprise of England, Spanish: Grande y Felicísima Armada, lit. 'Great and Most Fortunate Navy') was a Spanish fleet that sailed from...
English Admiral John Hawkins knighted for his actions against the Armada
Admiral Sir John Hawkins (also spelled Hawkyns) (1532 – 1595) was an English naval commander, naval administrator, privateer and slave trader. Hawkins pioneered, and was an early promoter of, English...
Duke Farnese's troops ready for the invasion of England
The Speech to the Troops at Tilbury was delivered on 9 August Old Style (19 August New Style) 1588 by Queen Elizabeth I of England to the land forces earlier assembled at Tilbury in Essex in...
Commander of the English fleet, Lord Howard of Effingham, calls off the chase of the Spanish Armada off the coast of Sco
Commander of the English fleet, Lord Howard of Effingham, calls off the chase of the Spanish Armada off the coast of Scotland
Remnants of Medina Sidonia's Spanish Armada returns to Santander, Spain
Remnants of Medina Sidonia's Spanish Armada returns to Santander, Spain
Thomas Hobbes is born
Thomas Hobbes, English philosopher and political theorist, known for english philosopher and political theorist, was born on 1588-04-05.
John Winthrop is born
John Winthrop, English leader of massachusetts bay colony, known for english leader of massachusetts bay colony, was born on 1588-01-12.
Events
The "Invincible" Spanish Armada is sighted approaching England, and several skirmishes follow, forcing the invading flee
The "Invincible" Spanish Armada is sighted approaching England, and several skirmishes follow, forcing the invading fleet to make a long and costly retreat around Scotland and Ireland
Pope Sixtus V issues the apostolic constitution "Immensa aeterni Dei" to reform the Roman Curia
Immensa aeterni Dei ("The immeasurable [wisdom of] the eternal God") is an apostolic constitution in the form of a papal bull issued by Pope Sixtus V on 22 January 1588.
Christian IV succeeds Frederick II as king of Denmark
Frederick II (Danish: Frederik 2.; 1 July 1534 – 4 April 1588) was King of Denmark and Norway and Duke of Schleswig and Holstein from 1559 until his death in 1588. A member of the House of Oldenburg,...
Duke Henri de Guise's troops occupy Paris
Charles de Lorraine, duc de Mayenne (26 March 1554 – 3 October 1611) was a French noble, governor, military commander and rebel during the latter French Wars of Religion.
Catholic League under duke Henri de Guise occupies Paris
Louis II de Lorraine, cardinal de Guise (6 July 1555, Dampierre – 24 December 1588, Château de Blois) was a French prelate, Cardinal and politician during the latter French Wars of Religion.
King Henri III flees Paris
Henry III (French: Henri III, né Alexandre Édouard; Polish: Henryk Walezy; Lithuanian: Henrikas Valua; 19 September 1551 – 2 August 1589) was King of France from 1574 until his assassination in 1589...
Spanish Armada heavily damaged in storms in the Bay of Biscay along the Galician coast of Spain, some ships return to A
Spanish Armada heavily damaged in storms in the Bay of Biscay along the Galician coast of Spain, some ships return to A Coruña for repairs
French King Henri III accepts the demands of the Catholic League
Henry III (French: Henri III, né Alexandre Édouard; Polish: Henryk Walezy; Lithuanian: Henrikas Valua; 19 September 1551 – 2 August 1589) was King of France from 1574 until his assassination in 1589...
First engagement between the English fleet and the Spanish Armada off the Eddystone Rocks
The Spanish Armada (often known as Invincible Armada, or the Enterprise of England, Spanish: Grande y Felicísima Armada, lit. 'Great and Most Fortunate Navy') was a Spanish fleet that sailed from...
English Admiral John Hawkins knighted for his actions against the Armada
Admiral Sir John Hawkins (also spelled Hawkyns) (1532 – 1595) was an English naval commander, naval administrator, privateer and slave trader. Hawkins pioneered, and was an early promoter of, English...
Duke Farnese's troops ready for the invasion of England
The Speech to the Troops at Tilbury was delivered on 9 August Old Style (19 August New Style) 1588 by Queen Elizabeth I of England to the land forces earlier assembled at Tilbury in Essex in...
Commander of the English fleet, Lord Howard of Effingham, calls off the chase of the Spanish Armada off the coast of Sco
Commander of the English fleet, Lord Howard of Effingham, calls off the chase of the Spanish Armada off the coast of Scotland
Remnants of Medina Sidonia's Spanish Armada returns to Santander, Spain
Remnants of Medina Sidonia's Spanish Armada returns to Santander, Spain
Famous Births
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Thomas Hobbes is born
Thomas Hobbes, English philosopher and political theorist, known for english philosopher and political theorist, was born on 1588-04-05.
birth
John Winthrop is born
John Winthrop, English leader of massachusetts bay colony, known for english leader of massachusetts bay colony, was born on 1588-01-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1588?
- In 1588, there were 14 significant historical events. Notable events include King Philip II dispatches the Spanish Armada under the Duke of Medina-Sidonia from Lisbon, Portugal to invade England, The "Invincible" Spanish Armada is sighted approaching England, and several skirmishes follow, forcing the invading flee, Pope Sixtus V issues the apostolic constitution "Immensa aeterni Dei" to reform the Roman Curia.
- Who was born in 1588?
- 2 notable figures were born in 1588, including Thomas Hobbes is born, John Winthrop is born.