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What Happened in April 1581

Historical Events

Historic Event

Apr 1 Portuguese Cortes subjects himself on Philip II

Philip II of Spain
King of Spain Philip II of Spain

Knighthood

Apr 4 Francis Drake knighted by Queen Elizabeth I aboard Golden Hind at Deptford

Francis Drake
Admiral, Explorer and Navigator Francis Drake
Elizabeth I
Queen of England and Ireland Elizabeth I

Famous Birthdays

  • Apr 24 Vincent de Paul, French Roman Catholic Saint, born in Pouy, Gascony, France (d. 1660)

Famous Deaths

  • Apr 3 Huibert Duifhuis, Roman Catholic pastor (Rotterdam/Utrecht), dies


What Happened in 1581

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