John Methuen represents English diplomatic interests in Portugal during the succession1700
John Methuen represents English diplomatic interests in Portugal during the succession crisis.
Historical person
John Methuen Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Methuen, based on 11 World History Database records associated with England.
11 records1700–170311 events1 places
Chronological biography
1700
1703
Portuguese Negotiations1703
Methuen conducts negotiations linking military alliance and commercial concessions.
Treaty Negotiations1703
Negotiates a Treaty to allow textiles into Portugal for low tariffs on port & wine
Treaty of Methuen1703
Negotiates a Treaty to allow textiles into Portugal for low tariffs on port & wine
Treaty of Trade1703
Negotiates a Treaty to allow textiles into Portugal for low tariffs on port & wine
Alliance Treaty16 May 1703
Methuen signs the defensive alliance bringing Portugal into the Grand Alliance.
Grand Alliance16 May 1703
Methuen negotiates English agreements that help bring Portugal into the alliance.
Commercial Treaty27 December 1703
Methuen signs the commercial agreement governing English cloth and Portuguese wine.
English Textile Access27 December 1703
Methuen secures favourable treatment for English woollen textiles in Portugal.
Methuen Treaty27 December 1703
Concludes alliance and commercial terms with Portugal.
Portuguese Wine Preference27 December 1703
Methuen agrees preferential English duties for Portuguese wines.
Titles and roles
Ambassador · Diplomat · Envoy
Record provenance
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