Battle of Gibraltar (1607) 1607
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 25 April 1607 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1607 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Eighty Years' War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Dutch Republic, Hispanic Monarchy | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 36.1389, -5.3986 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The naval Battle of Gibraltar took place on 25 April 1607, during the Eighty Years' War, when a Dutch fleet surprised and engaged a Spanish fleet anchored at the Bay of Gibraltar. During the four hours of action, most of the Spanish ships were destroyed.
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