+The year 1579 witnessed Sir Francis Drake's claim of New Albion for [England](/wiki/england) during his global [exploration](/wiki/exploration). In Europe, the **Union of Utrecht** united northern provinces, a pivotal step in the formation of the [Netherlands](/wiki/netherlands).
+## See also
+- [Francis Drake](/wiki/francis_drake)
+- [Union of Utrecht](/wiki/union_of_utrecht)
+- [Dutch Revolt](/wiki/dutch_revolt)
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