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Marriage Treaty Signing

When
23 June 1661
Where
Unknown
Part of
Marriage of Charles II and Catherine of Braganza

A marriage treaty was signed on 23 June 1661, establishing the terms for the union between Charles II and Catherine of Braganza.

Despite English preference for a Protestant bride and Spanish objections, the treaty was finalized. It included the cession of Tangier and Bombay, trading privileges, and a monetary dowry of two million Portuguese crowns.

Sources

  1. Catherine of Braganza Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
  2. Charles II of England Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-13

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