1596
Willem Barents and Jacob van Heemskerk discover Bear Island
Willem Barents and Jacob van Heemskerk discover Bear Island
1596 in History
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1596
The Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz discovers the Arctic archipelago of Spitsbergen
The Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz discovers the Arctic archipelago of Spitsbergen
1596
Anglo-Spanish War: English and Dutch troops sack the Spanish city of Cádiz before leaving the next day.
Anglo-Spanish War: English and Dutch troops sack the Spanish city of Cádiz before leaving the next day.
1596
The Spanish ship San Felipe runs aground on the coast of Japan and its cargo is confiscated by local authorities.
The Spanish ship San Felipe runs aground on the coast of Japan and its cargo is confiscated by local authorities.
1596
The second Spanish armada sets sail to strike against England, but is smashed by storms off Cape Finisterre forcing a…
The second Spanish armada sets sail to strike against England, but is smashed by storms off Cape Finisterre forcing a…