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1580 English-Ottoman Treaty
- When
- 1580
- Where
- Ottoman Empire
A treaty was signed between England and the Ottoman Empire, granting English merchants trading rights comparable to those held by French merchants.
Following a petition by London merchants in 1580 for exclusive trading privileges, a treaty was established. This agreement provided English merchants with rights similar to those enjoyed by their French counterparts in the Ottoman Empire.
Sources
- Levant Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25
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