In April 1587 a raid by the Englishman Sir Francis Drake occupied the harbour of Cadiz for three days. The attack delayed the sailing of the Spanish Armada by a year. Zurbaran, Francisco de 'The Attack on Cádiz', (Detail) 1634 Museo del Prado

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In April 1587 a raid by the Englishman Sir Francis Drake occupied the harbour of Cadiz for three days. The attack delayed the sailing of the Spanish Armada by a year. Zurbaran, Francisco de 'The Attack on Cádiz', (Detail) 1634 Museo del Prado

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