1585Aug, 10
The Treaty of Nonsuch signed by Elizabeth I of England and the Dutch Rebels.
The Treaty of Nonsuch was signed on 10 August 1585 by Elizabeth I of England and the Dutch rebels fighting against Spanish rule. It was the first international treaty signed by what would become the Dutch Republic. It was signed at Nonsuch Palace, England.
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Events on 1585
- 3Mar
Andrea Palladio
The Olympic Theatre, designed by Andrea Palladio, is inaugurated in Vicenza. - 9Apr
Roanoke Colony
The expedition organised by Sir Walter Raleigh departs England for Roanoke Island (now in North Carolina) to establish the Roanoke Colony. - 17Aug
Siege of Antwerp (1584-85)
Eighty Years' War: Siege of Antwerp: Antwerp is captured by Spanish forces under Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, who orders Protestants to leave the city and as a result over half of the 100,000 inhabitants flee to the northern provinces.