Treaty of Madrid (1630) facts for kids

The Treaty of Madrid of 1630 was a special agreement. It helped Spain and England stop fighting. They had been in a war called the Anglo-Spanish War (1625–1630) since 1625. This treaty also meant they could start trading with each other again.

Ending the War

Who Signed the Treaty?

Before the treaty was signed, people started talking in 1629. Famous artist Peter Paul Rubens helped with these early talks. Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy and Carlos Coloma, who was Spain's Ambassador in London, also helped.

The final agreement was signed on November 15, 1630. This happened in Madrid, Spain. Important people from both countries were there.

For Spain, King Philip IV of Spain sent:

• Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares
• Íñigo Vélez de Guevara, 8th Count of Oñate
• Pedro de Zúñiga y de la Cueva

For England, King Charles I of England sent:

• Francis Cottington

What the Treaty Agreed To

The treaty had many important points. Here are the main things Spain and England agreed on:

• No More Fighting: Both countries agreed to stop fighting. They would forget past problems. They also took back special permissions given to private ships to attack enemy ships.
• No Helping Enemies: Neither country would help or trade with the other's enemies. They promised not to make alliances that would hurt the other country.
• Restarting Trade: They agreed to start trading again. This followed rules from an older agreement, the Treaty of London of 1604.
• Free Port Access: Spanish ships could freely enter English ports. English ships could also freely enter Spanish ports.
• Fair Treatment: People from Spain would be treated the same as English people in England. The same was true for English people in Spain.
• Trade with the Dutch: England agreed to stop trading with the Dutch Republic. At that time, the Dutch were still fighting Spain.
• Goods and Taxes: Goods from England, Scotland, and Ireland could enter Spain freely. They just had to pay normal fees. Spanish goods got the same treatment in the British Isles. If English people bought goods in Spain to sell in other countries, they had to pay an extra 30% fee.
• Religious Freedom: English citizens in Spain would not be bothered by the Spanish Inquisition because of their religion.
• Property Rights: If a new war started, citizens living in the other country would have six months to leave. They could take their belongings with them.
• Releasing Prisoners: Both sides agreed to release prisoners taken during the war. The prisoners had to pay for their upkeep. However, galley slaves (people forced to row ships) did not have to pay.
• Dutch Truce: England offered to help if Spain wanted to make a truce (a temporary stop to fighting) with the Dutch Republic.
• Trade in the Netherlands: The trade rules agreed with Spain would also apply in the Spanish Netherlands. The treaty also included allies of both countries.

Sources

• English version of the treaty.
• British History Online
• The role of Rubens in preparing the treaty

See also

In Spanish: Tratado de Madrid (1630) para niños