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Aftermath and Boast
- When
- 1587
- Where
- Unknown
- Part of
- Drake's Raid on Cádiz
Drake boasted of singeing the King's beard while privately warning Elizabeth to prepare for a delayed invasion.
Following the destruction of over one hundred Spanish vessels, Drake publicly boasted of 'singeing the King of Spain's beard.' Privately, he realized the invasion was only delayed and urged Elizabeth to prepare England strongly, especially by sea.
Sources
- Singeing the King of Spain's Beard Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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