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1703 in Portugal

Explore 7 historical events and records for Portugal in 1703.

Historical records for Portugal in 1703

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May

Alliance Treaty

Peter II ยท Lisbon ยท Government / House of Braganza

Peter II enters the alliance with England, Austria, and the Dutch Republic.

Grand Alliance

Peter II ยท Lisbon ยท Government / House of Braganza

Peter II brings Portugal into the anti-Bourbon alliance through treaties with England and the Dutch.

Recognition of Archduke Charles

Peter II ยท Lisbon ยท Government / House of Braganza

Peter II recognises Archduke Charles as the Allied claimant to Spain.

December

Commercial Treaty

Peter II ยท Lisbon ยท Government / House of Braganza

Peter II approves the commercial treaty negotiated by Methuen.

Other events (month unknown)

Alliance Council

Melo, Nuno Alvares Pereira de ยท Lisbon ยท Minister ยท Government / House of Braganza

Cadaval advises Peter II during Portugal's change of alliance.

Portuguese Diplomacy

Melo, Nuno Alvares Pereira de ยท Lisbon ยท Minister ยท Government / House of Braganza

Cadaval supports the diplomatic alignment with the Grand Alliance.

Portuguese War Preparations

Peter II ยท Lisbon ยท Government / House of Braganza

Peter II prepares Portuguese ports and forces for Allied operations.

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