Treaty of El Pardo (1761) facts for kids
The Treaty of El Pardo was an important agreement signed on February 12, 1761. It was made between representatives from the Spanish and Portuguese empires. This treaty aimed to fix problems that came up after an earlier agreement.
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What Was the Treaty of El Pardo?
This treaty basically cancelled everything that was decided in the Treaty of Madrid from 1750. The main reason for this was how hard it was to set clear borders in the huge, undeveloped areas of South America. Spain and Portugal both had new lands there, and it was tough to figure out where one country's land ended and the other's began.
Why Was a New Treaty Needed?
In the 1750s, there were many problems trying to draw clear lines on the map. The lands were so vast and unexplored that it was almost impossible to agree on exact boundaries. This led to confusion and disagreements between the two empires.
King Charles III Steps In
After a conflict called the Guarani War in 1756, and when Charles III of Spain became king in 1759, things changed. The new Spanish king decided it was time to completely review all the agreements made with Portugal. He wanted to make sure everything was fair and clear for both sides. This led to the signing of the Treaty of El Pardo, which tried to solve these long-standing border issues.
See also
- List of treaties
In Spanish: Tratado de El Pardo (1761) para niños
