Second Treaty of San Ildefonso

1796 alliance between Spain and France against Great Britain.

The Second Treaty of San Ildefonso, signed on 19 August 1796, created an offensive and defensive military alliance between the Spanish Empire and the First French Republic. The two powers agreed to combine their forces against the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Quick Facts

Date signed: 19 August 1796
Date finalized: 18 August 1796
Location: Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso
Signatories for spain: Manuel Godoy (acting for Charles IV)
Signatory for france: General Catherine-Dominique de Pérignon (envoy of the French Directory)
Ground troop commitment: 18,000 infantry, 6,000 cavalry, proportionate artillery

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