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Letter sent by King Philip II to City Council of La Coruna
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Letter sent by King Philip II to City Council of La Coruna
Philip II (1527-1598). King of Spain. Letter sent by King Philip II to the City Council of La Coruna thanking the city for its resistance to the English siege and undertaking to speed up the fortification work (June 30, 1589). Municipal Archives of A Coruna. Maria Pita House Museum. Corunna, Galicia, Spain
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1589 Armada Coruna Corunna Counter Defense Document Drake Fortification Galicia Galician Gratitude Handwritten Heroic Heroine Heroism Letter Manuscript Maria Monarchy Norreys Norris Philip Pita Reign Resistance Siege Thanking Elizabeth
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This historic document is a letter written by King Philip II of Spain, dated June 30, 1589, addressed to the City Council of La Coruna in Spain. The letter expresses the monarch's deep gratitude for the city's heroic resistance against the English siege led by Sir John Norreys and Sir Francis Drake. The English expedition, part of the larger Armada Counter-Invasion, aimed to take control of the strategic port of Coruna and weaken Spain's defenses against further English attacks. King Philip II's letter acknowledges the bravery and resilience of the people of La Coruna during the siege, which lasted for over a month. The king also pledges to expedite the fortification work in the city to ensure its continued protection against future English attacks. The handwritten manuscript, now housed in the Municipal Archives of A Coruna at the Maria Pita House Museum in Corunna, Galicia, Spain, is a testament to the heroic defense of the city during the 16th century. The document provides a glimpse into the political and military tensions between Spain and England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The letter's preservation in modern times allows us to appreciate the historical significance of the event and the role of La Coruna in Spanish history. The heroic defense of La Coruna and the resistance of its people against the English siege is an essential part of the Galician and Spanish historical narrative. The document's discovery and preservation serve as a reminder of the courage and determination of the people of La Coruna and the importance of their city during the 16th and 17th centuries.
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