Brittany campaign (1590–1598)

The Brittany campaign, or the campaign of Brittany, was a military occupation of Brittany, France, by Spain. It began in summer 1590 when Philippe-Emmanuel de Lorraine, Duke of Mercœur, the governor of Brittany, offered the port of Blavet to King Philip II of Spain so that he could harbour his fleet.

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Brittany campaign (1590–1598)

The Brittany campaign, or the campaign of Brittany, was a military occupation of Brittany, France, by Spain. It began in summer 1590 when Philippe-Emmanuel de Lorraine, Duke of Mercœur, the governor of Brittany, offered the port of Blavet to King Philip II of Spain so that he could harbour his fleet.

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