Treaty of Windsor (1386) facts for kids
| Treaty of peace, friendship and confederation between John I of Portugal and Richard II, King of England | |
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Treaty of Windsor
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| Drafted | 9 May 1386 |
| Signed | 24 February 1387 |
| Location | Westminster |
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| Depositary | Portuguese National Archives |
| Language | Latin |
The Treaty of Windsor was a diplomatic alliance signed between Portugal and England on May 9, 1386, in Windsor and sealed by the marriage of King John I of Portugal (House of Aviz) to Philippa of Lancaster, daughter of John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster. With the victory at the Battle of Aljubarrota, assisted by English archers, John I was recognised as the undisputed King of Portugal, putting an end to the interregnum of the 1383–1385 Crisis. The Treaty of Windsor established a pact of mutual support between the countries.
This document is preserved at the Portuguese National Archives.
Historian Matthew Winslett says, "This treaty has been the cornerstone of both nations' relations with each other ever since."
Enduring to this day, the Treaty of Windsor holds the record as the longest-lasting diplomatic treaty in recorded history.
See also
- Anglo-Portuguese Treaty of 1373
- British Ultimatum of 1890
- Timeline of Portuguese history
- Anglo-Portuguese Alliance
- Treaty of Tagilde
