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.
Fighting men
Captain Palmes Fairborne
Palmes had proven his bravery and leadership as a soldier of fortune fighting the Turks in Candia. Could he make his mark in Tangier? more
Charles Stuart in Exile
Would Charles Stuart in exile ever become Charles II of England? more
Earl of Sandwich
Could Edward Montagu, recently elevated to the peerage in recognition of his role in restoring Charles to the throne, take control of Tangier before the Spanish or Dutch landed? 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