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By 1603, Spain and England had been at war for almost 20 years, with huge losses for both countries. After the death of Elizabeth I of England, his successor James I of England imposed a less bellicose policy, suspending hostilities with Spain. After the promise of James I of England not to intervene in continental affairs and the resignation of Philip III to appoint a Catholic king to the crown of England, the Treaty of London was signed on August 28, 1604, which marked the end of the Anglo-Spanish War of 1585-1604. The negotiations took place at Somerset House, which is why the treaty is also known as the Somerset House Conference.
The Spanish negotiated with two delegations, one representing the King of Spain, the other the Archdukes Alberto and Isabel, governors of the Spanish Netherlands. Thus, the form describes the itinerary of the diplomatic representation of the Spanish Monarchy, headed by the Constable of Castile Juan Fernández de Velasco y Tovar, to sign peace with England: from their departure from Valladolid in October 1603, through their arrival to London on August 20 and the proclamation of peace on August 29, 1604, until his return to Spain from Flanders.

Daphne Cornejo
Proyecto Estudios Indianos
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Biography of Juan Fernández de Velasco y Tovar, condestable de Castilla