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1717 occupation and Treaty of Madrid

Les, Val d'Aran, Lleida

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1717 occupation and Treaty of Madrid

Historical milestone · Les, Val d'Aran, Lleida

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In the War of the Quadruple Alliance the French troops again occupied the valley in 1717. The return was formalised with the Treaty of Madrid of 1721, which restored Aran to the Hispanic monarchy without altering its privileges for the time being.

1717-1721

Photo: Pere López Brosa (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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