King Philip V
United KingdomroyaltyMaleb. 16833.0Global Dominance: 0.00%King Philip V of Spain was involved in the 1713 asiento agreement with Queen Anne of Britain, allowing the British to supply enslaved Africans to Spanish colonies, which highlighted the interconnectedness of European monarchies in the transatlantic slave trade.
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King Philip V agreed with Queen Anne that Britain would be awarded the asiento to deliver enslaved Africans to Spain’s American colonies.
The royal crown branded on enslaved Africans: Britain’s monarchy and the slave trade | SlaveryThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-09-14
United Kingdom· 2026-09-14
The San José was carrying chests full of jewels and gold coins when it sank on its way to King Philip V of Spain.
Colombia recovers treasure from $20B San José galleon shipwreckFox News·
United States· 2025-11-24
United States· 2025-11-24
