April1581

Historical Events in April 1581

Apr 1 Portuguese Cortes subjects himself on Philip II

Knighthood

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

Francis Drake — Admiral and Navigator Francis Drake

Elizabeth I — Queen of England and Ireland Elizabeth I

Apr 15 Cortes van Thomar accepts Philip II as king of Portugal

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