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Battle of the Solent: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date July 19, 1545 - July 20, 1545
Location The Solent • England
Participants France • England

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Hans Holbein the Younger: Portrait of Henry VIII of England
Henry VIII
king of England
Francis I
Francis I
king of France
Northumberland, John Dudley, duke of
John Dudley, duke of Northumberland
English politician and soldier

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