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Does anyone know England's involvement in the Treaty of the Pyrenees, i.e. in the Spanish-French extension of the Thirty Years War?
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The Treaty of the Pyrenees was a treaty signed in 1659 between France and Spain to end the conflict known as the Franco-Spanish War.
The treaty established the international boundary between France and Spain, with France gaining territory in the Spanish Netherlands and Catalonia. It also ended the marriage alliance between the two countries and made peace between them.
The treaty marked the end of the Franco-Spanish War, which had been ongoing for over 20 years. It also solidified France's position as the dominant power in Europe, as well as establishing the modern-day borders between France and Spain.
The main negotiators were Cardinal Jules Mazarin for France and Don Luis de Haro for Spain. The two were assisted by their respective monarchs, King Louis XIV of France and King Philip IV of Spain.
The treaty had significant political and territorial implications for Europe, as it solidified France's power and weakened Spain's influence. It also set a precedent for future treaties and negotiations between European powers.