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English expedition to Cadiz

When
1625
Where
England
Episodes
1

In 1625, George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, led an English expedition to seize Cadiz and burn the Spanish fleet. The campaign was unsuccessful, damaging his reputation as Lord High Admiral.

Episodes

  1. 1625 · EnglandProposal for Cadiz Expedition

    Buckingham proposed sending an expedition to Spain to seize Cadiz and burn the Spanish fleet, aiming to reenact Drake's glory.

Background and detail

Background. George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, served as Lord High Admiral and de facto foreign minister. In 1625, he proposed an expedition to Spain to reenact Sir Francis Drake's actions by seizing the main Spanish port at Cadiz and burning the fleet in its harbour.

People involved

Sources

  1. George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
  2. Cádiz Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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