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Letter in the form of a royal letter on the cancellation of the intention to raise the army against the Turks, addressed to the Viceroy of Catalonia Francesc de Borja and Aragon, Marquis of Llombai (16.03.1540. Madrid)

Date
1540
Archive
National Archive of Catalonia
Document type
Textual
Reference code
ANC1-25-T-163
Link to the online document
Description

This royal letter, addressed to the viceroy of Catalonia Francesc de Borja, reflects the international policy of the Hispanic monarchy in the context of the Mediterranean in the 16th century. The cancellation of the army against the Turks shows the diplomatic and military tensions with the Ottoman Empire. The document is a key source for understanding Catalan participation in imperial affairs and the relationship between central power and the authorities of the Principality.