Second Treaty of San Ildefonso
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The Second Treaty of San Ildefonso was signed on August 19, 1796 between the Spanish Empire
and the First French Republic. Based on the terms of the agreement, France and Spain would become allies and combine their forces against the British Empire
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Spanish Empire
The Spanish Empire comprised territories and colonies administered directly by Spain in Europe, in America, Africa, Asia and Oceania. It originated during the Age of Exploration and was therefore one of the first global empires. At the time of Habsburgs, Spain reached the peak of its world power....
and the First French Republic. Based on the terms of the agreement, France and Spain would become allies and combine their forces against the British Empire
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
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See also
- List of treaties
- First Treaty of San IldefonsoFirst Treaty of San IldefonsoThe First Treaty of San Ildefonso was signed on October 1, 1777 between the Spanish Empire and the Portuguese Empire, shortly after the crowning of Mary I of Portugal and dismissal of Sebastião de Melo, Marquis of Pombal as de facto ruler of Portugal....
- Third Treaty of San IldefonsoThird Treaty of San IldefonsoThe Third Treaty of San Ildefonso was a secretly negotiated treaty between France and Spain in which Spain returned the colonial territory of...