John Methuen represents English diplomatic interests in Portugal during the succession
John Methuen represents English diplomatic interests in Portugal during the succession crisis.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
John Methuen Biography and Timeline
Follow John Methuen through 11 dated historical records for England.
John Methuen, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
11Distinct records
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1700–1703Years on this page
1700
1703
Alliance Treaty
Methuen signs the defensive alliance bringing Portugal into the Grand Alliance.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1702-1706
Grand Alliance
Methuen negotiates English agreements that help bring Portugal into the alliance.
Role range: 1701-1714
Commercial Treaty
Methuen signs the commercial agreement governing English cloth and Portuguese wine.
Role range: 1702-1706
English Textile Access
Methuen secures favourable treatment for English woollen textiles in Portugal.
Role range: 1702-1706
Portuguese Wine Preference
Methuen agrees preferential English duties for Portuguese wines.
Role range: 1702-1706
Methuen Treaty
Concludes alliance and commercial terms with Portugal.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1703-1706
Treaty Negotiations
Negotiates a Treaty to allow textiles into Portugal for low tariffs on port & wine
Treaty of Methuen
Negotiates a Treaty to allow textiles into Portugal for low tariffs on port & wine
Treaty of Trade
Negotiates a Treaty to allow textiles into Portugal for low tariffs on port & wine
Portuguese Negotiations
Methuen conducts negotiations linking military alliance and commercial concessions.
Role range: 1701-1714 – 1702-1706
Records, sources and methodology
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