Record revealed
Copy of Henry VIII's diplomatic assurances to João III of Portugal
Recently rediscovered, this letter offers new archival evidence into Britain and Portugal's shared history.
Piece
Promise by Francis, Duke of Brittany, to observe the terms of the treaty of alliance...
Catalogue reference: E 30/558
What’s it about?
This record is about the Promise by Francis, Duke of Brittany, to observe the terms of the treaty of alliance... dating from 1476 Oct. 3 in the series Exchequer: Treasury of Receipt: Diplomatic Documents. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- E 30/558
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1476 Oct. 3
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Description (What the record is about)
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Promise by Francis, Duke of Brittany, to observe the terms of the treaty of alliance between himself and Edward IV. Nantes.
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- In bad condition. Seal.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Treaties and alliances
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C3625368/
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Series information
E 30
Exchequer: Treasury of Receipt: Diplomatic Documents
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