Triple Alliance of Britain, France and Holland against the Jacobite Pretender

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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Britain, France and Holland form a Triple Alliance against several joint enemies. These were the intrigues of the Stuart Pretender to the British throne, the Swedish King Charles XII, and Alberoni, the Parmesan Minister at Madrid. While the French promised support against Jacobites, the English agreed to support the French regent Philippe II d'Orleans against Philip of Spain.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Triple Alliance of Britain, France and Holland against the Jacobite Pretender". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 April 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17193, accessed 19 March 2024.]

17193 Triple Alliance of Britain, France and Holland against the Jacobite Pretender 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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