Reasons and Events

• The issue of marriage:

  • Phil II had been married to E's sister, Mary I
  • During this time, he had been joint monarch of England, with the plan that their child would unite England and Spain under one catholic, but this idea died when Mary did as she had no children
  • Phil II proposed to E in 1559 but she kept him waiting for an answer, like with many suitors
  • Tensions grew as it became clear a marriage would not happen
• The actions of sailors:

  • Francis Drake and other English sailors pillaged Spanish ports and ships