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1580s

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Centuries: 15th century - 16th century - 17th century
Decades: 1550s 1560s 1570s - 1580s - 1590s 1600s 1610s
Years: 1580 1581 1582 1583 1584 1585 1586 1587 1588 1589

Events and Trends

The beginnings of the 'Golden Age' of Literature in England
Sir Humphrey Gilbert claims Newfoundland as England's first overseas colony in 1583
Francis Drake had come back from going around the world, bringing back with him many treasures.

Category: 1580s

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