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What Happened in June 1598

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Historical Events

  • Jun 15 Battle of San Juan: British forces led by Sir George Clifford attack Spanish-held San Juan, capturing the citadel El Moro and holding for 65 days [1]

Philip II Moves to El Escorial

Jun 30 King Philip II of Spain moves to El Escorial royal palace (dies there three months later)

King of Spain Philip II of Spain
Events in 1598

Famous Deaths

  • Jun 28 Abraham Ortelius, Flemish cartographer and dealer in maps, books, and antiquities (Theatrum orbis terrarum), dies at 71

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