Brief History of the Relations between Portugal & England
The Anglo-Portuguese Alliance between England and Portugal is the oldest alliance in the world which is still in force.This Alliance, which goes back to the Middle Ages, has served both countries and has been very important throughout history, influencing the participation of the United Kingdom in the Iberian Peninsular War (the UK's major land contribution to the Napoleonic Wars), among other things.In 1147 English Crusaders were instrumental in aiding the Portuguese in the conquest of Lisbon from the Moors. There followed considerable mercantile trade between the two countries and commercial treaties were agreed, the first by the Portuguese King Don Dinis in 1308 and the next by Edward III in 1353.
The first formal political treaty of alliance was concluded in 1373
The Anglo-Portuguese Alliance between England and Portugal is the oldest alliance in the world which is still in force.This Alliance, which goes back to the Middle Ages, has served both countries and has been very important throughout history, influencing the participation of the United Kingdom in the Iberian Peninsular War (the UK's major land contribution to the Napoleonic Wars), among other things.In 1147 English Crusaders were instrumental in aiding the Portuguese in the conquest of Lisbon from the Moors. There followed considerable mercantile trade between the two countries and commercial treaties were agreed, the first by the Portuguese King Don Dinis in 1308 and the next by Edward III in 1353.
The first formal political treaty of alliance was concluded in 1373
Last updated 06.06.16
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8150 São Brás de Alportel Algarve Portugal
Tel: +351 966 263 446
UK Office: +44 (0) 1952 416212 M +44 (0)7870643423
