On This Day: King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover... (1557)

On July 6, 1557: King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover to war with France, which eventually resulted in the loss of the city of Calais, the last English possession on the continent, and Mary I never seeing her husband again.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.