Second Treaty of San Ildefonso
The Second Treaty of San Ildefonso was an international treaty between Spain and France; it was signed on August 18, 1796 by Manuel Godoy (on behalf of Charles IV. ) and General de Pérignon (for the French Directory ) in the Palacio Real . The two states formed a joint defensive and offensive military alliance against the British Empire .
Others
On February 14, 1797, the sea battle at Cape St. Vincent took place off the Portuguese coast . The Spanish squadron was on its way to join the French fleet in Brest via Cádiz . Although the British fleet was outnumbered (15 to 27), it managed to board four Spanish ships and then block the Spanish squadron in the Bay of Cádiz .
See also
- First Treaty of San Ildefonso (1777, between Spain and Portugal)
- Peace of Basel (July 1795, between France and Spain)
- Third Treaty of San Ildefonso (1800, between France and Spain)
Web links
Wikisource: Second Treaty of San Ildefonso (Spanish) - sources and full texts
Footnotes
- ↑ Paragraph I of the contract.