The attempted invasion of Philip II of England and Felicissimo La Grande Armada, commonly known as Armada is well known, but little is known about the English military survivors of that era. Of all those English who managed to save their lives, the curious and amazing story, is the saga of Captain Francisco de Cuellar . This Segovia got rid of the death penalty for disobedience, survive a shipwreck, endure attacks from the locals, seducing beautiful women, get protection from clans in the area and eventually reach Spain. In short, a story that could well lead to the big screen.
Currently if you visit Northern Ireland, we follow the path that made Cuéllar those lands, and learn the history and legends told by the local people who for generations have kept the knowledge of those facts.
Links:
The Cuellar's Trail: Page Irish road information by Cuellar.
Historical Document: Letter Cuéllar describing what happened.
Literature: History Cuellar by Balbino Velasco Bayon.
Sources: Wikipedia, Revista Clio
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