What was the Spanish Armada built? Who was responsible for building it?

The Spanish Armada was built by the Spanish Empire in the late 16th century. It was commissioned by King Philip II of Spain and was constructed under the supervision of multiple shipbuilders, including Antonio de Mendoza, Juan de Arratia, and Martín de Bertendona. The overall design and construction process was overseen by naval experts and engineers, such as Bernardino de Mendoza.

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The Spanish Armada was constructed by the Spanish Empire in the late 16th century under the direction of King Philip II. Multiple shipbuilders, including Antonio de Mendoza, Juan de Arratia, and Martín de Bertendona, were responsible for its construction. Bernardino de Mendoza and other naval experts oversaw the design and construction process.