People wanting to profit from Tangier
Tangier was the key to the Mediterranean; Moroccan chieftains wished to be the one seen to expel the infidel from Muslim lands, individuals saw the opportunity to make their fortunes in trade, but the Queen Regent of Portugal had an entirely different motive. These are brief narrative histories of characters involved in English Tangier.
Sovereigns
Charles Stuart in Exile
Would Charles Stuart in exile ever become Charles II of England? more
King Charles II
Coming Soon - Advisers regaled the newly restored King of England with reasons for gaining control of Tangier. This page will look at Charles experiences in exile and the lead up t... more
Louis XIV of France
Coming Soon - The King of France was keen to extend his countries influence as widely as possible. This page will examine Louis XIV's strategy on Tangier. more
Luisa de Guzman - Queen Regent Portugal
The Queen Regent of Portugal. How did she turn a liability into an asset? more
Philip IV of Spain
Coming Soon - This page will look at why Philip considered tangier to be Spanish. more