Battle of the Spanish Armada
GPTKB entity
Statements (97)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:naval_warfare
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased tensions between England and Spain
Spanish decline in power strengthened English naval power increased English nationalism |
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 1,000 English soldiers
approximately 15,000 Spanish soldiers |
| gptkbp:climate_impact |
poor weather affected Spanish ships
storms affected Spanish fleet |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:England
gptkb:Spain |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Sir_Francis_Drake
gptkb:Duke_of_Medina_Sidonia gptkb:Francis_Drake gptkb:Alonso_Pérez_de_Guzmán |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
celebrated in British history
memorials and monuments exist in England |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and art
celebrated in English folklore |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
depicted in films and documentaries
featured in novels and plays |
| gptkbp:date |
1588
|
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 3 months
|
| gptkbp:fleet_size |
130 ships
English fleet had approximately 200 ships Spanish fleet had approximately 130 ships |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied in military history
often studied in military history courses examined in naval strategy |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the Anglo-Spanish War
part of Anglo-Spanish War |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
the impact on colonial ambitions of Spain and England
analysis of English naval tactics discussions on the reasons for Spanish defeat impact of leadership on the outcome influence of European politics on the battle role of intelligence and espionage strategic mistakes made by the Spanish the influence of the battle on future conflicts. the legacy of naval power in Europe the role of the weather in naval battles the significance of the battle in world history the role of propaganda in shaping perceptions of the battle effect of the Protestant Reformation on the conflict |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Queen_Elizabeth_I
gptkb:King_Philip_II_of_Spain |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
debated among historians
influenced future naval engagements influenced future naval strategies led to changes in naval warfare tactics analyzed for its political implications inspired future naval leaders examined for its economic consequences linked to colonial expansion shaped European alliances symbol of national pride for England seen as a clash of empires viewed as a failure for Spain considered a symbol of resistance contributed to the rise of maritime powers reflected the tensions of the Reformation seen as a religious conflict transformed military strategies in Europe viewed as a clash of empires |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Spanish Armada
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a turning point in naval warfare
commemorated in British history seen as a turning point in European power dynamics |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:English_Channel
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
known for its naval tactics
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
the defeat of the Spanish fleet
the use of fire ships by the English |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
cannon artillery
use of fire ships use of cannons on ships introduction of galleons by the Spanish |
| gptkbp:original_purpose |
to invade England
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
English victory
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
letters from commanders
accounts from sailors and commanders accounts from sailors |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Gravelines
Spanish invasion of England Spanish naval expeditions Elizabethan era naval reforms defeat of the Armada formation of the Royal Navy retreat of the Spanish fleet |
| gptkbp:result |
English victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
marked the decline of Spanish naval dominance
strengthened English naval power |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
invade England
to overthrow Protestantism in England |
| gptkbp:tactics |
galleon warfare
use of smaller, faster ships by the English |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Spanish_Conquistadors
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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