Battle of San Juan

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The Battle of San Juan (1595) was a Spanish victory during the Anglo–Spanish War. This war broke out in 1585 and was fought not only in the European theatre but in Spain's American colonies. After emerging from six years of disgrace following the resounding defeat of the English Armada at Lisbon in 1589, Francis Drake embarked on a long and disastrous campaign against the Spanish Main, suffering several consecutive defeats there. On 22 November 1595 Drake and John Hawkins tried to invade San Juan, Puerto Rico with 27 ships and 2,500 men. After failing to be able to land at the Ensenada del Escambron on the eastern end of San Juan Islet, he attempted to sail into San Juan Bay with the intention of sacking the city. Unable to capture the island, following the death of his comrade, John Hawkins, Drake abandoned San Juan, and set sail for Panama where he died from disease and received a burial at sea after failing to establish an English settlement in America.

1595  Wikidata
battle, Kingdom of England, Hispanic Monarchy, Hispanic Monarchy, 

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    eventarmed conflict1595Battle of San JuanKingdom of England, Hispanic Monarchy, battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1598Battle of San JuanbattleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1625Battle of San Juannaval battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1797Battle of San JuanKingdom of Great Britain, battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1898Bombardment of San JuanbombardmentWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1898Second Battle of San JuanUnited States, Spain, naval battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1898Third Battle of San JuanbattleWikidata
    sitefortCastillo San CristóbalfortWikidata
    sitefortEl Cañuelosea fortWikidata
    sitefortFortín de San GerónimofortressWikidata
    sitefort1539Castillo San Felipe del Morrofort, fortressWikidata
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