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Events. January–March. January 9 – The second Union of Brussels is formed, first without the Protestant counties of Holland and Zeeland (which is accepted by King Philip II of Spain ), later with the Protestants, which means open rebellion of the whole of the Netherlands. [1]
- Great Comet
The Great Comet of 1577 is a non-periodic comet that passed...
- Speedwell
Contents. hide. (Top) Swiftsure. Speedwell in art. Speedwell...
- Great Comet
Sir Francis Drake (c. 1540 – 28 January 1596) was an English explorer and privateer best known for his circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition between 1577 and 1580. This was the first English circumnavigation, and third circumnavigation overall.
- El Draque (the Dragon)
- Knight Bachelor (1581)
- 1563–1596
- Vice admiral
Francis Drake's circumnavigation, also known as Drake's Raiding Expedition, was an important historical maritime event that took place between 15 December 1577 and 26 September 1580. The expedition was authorised by Queen Elizabeth I and consisted of five ships led by Francis Drake.
- 13 December 1577 – 26 September 1580
- English victory
Events. March 17 – formation of the Cathay Company to send Martin Frobisher back to the New World for more gold. May 28 – Publication of the Bergen Book, better known as the Solid Declaration of the Formula of Concord, one of the Lutheran confessional writings.
Aug 6, 2023 · The Great Comet of 1577, known properly as C/1577 V1, was a comet that passed close to Earth in 1577 AD. It was viewed by people all over Europe, including famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, whose observations were instrumental to further discoveries relating to comets and the Earth's atmosphere.
