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Events on Friday 19 August 1796 1
1796Treaty of San IldefonsoSpain allies with France against BritainSpain and France signed a secret treaty of alliance at San Ildefonso, committing Spain to support French military efforts against Great Britain. The treaty led directly to Spain's declaration of war on Britain later that year.