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When Charles II returned home he began the search for a dynastic marriage. He fixed upon the Infanta of Portugal, Catherine of Braganza, whose dowry included the possession of Tangier, Bombay and valuable trade concessions. The Portuguese had been fighting for their independence from Spain for twenty years and needed alliances to tip the scales in their favor. In return

Title : The Last Ironsides: The English Expedition to Portugal, 1662-1668
Author : Jonathon Riley
Language : en
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