Netherlands Foreign Policy 1558-71
- Created by: Luciieee
- Created on: 08-04-15 12:58
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1563 - Imports of British cloth banned (supposedly due to plague outbreak) - most likely b/c Spanish rulers (Cardinal Granvelle) thinks Elizabeth is trying to spread Protestantism |
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Trade ban revoked within 12 months as placed too much pressure upon both countries |
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Calvinist riots create brief period of religious tolerance |
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1567 - Duke of Alba sent to crush heresy |
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1568 - Spanish ships carrying money to Netherlands take refuge from pirates in Devon and Cornwall ports |
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By this point, Philip has twice persuaded the Pope not to excommunicate Elizabeth |
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