Красимира Табакова,
Надя Манолова-Николова
Sofia University
https://doi.org/10.53656/his2025-2-2-isp
Abstract. The article briefly examines the biographies and activities of the most prominent Spanish diplomats in Istanbul from the end of the 18th century and in the 19th century. The correspondence sent from the capital of the Ottoman Empire to the Spanish Secretary of State in Madrid is used, as well as other documents of the Spanish legation. The diplomats’ documentation established a number of important events in the history of the Balkans and the Bulgarians over the two centuries, as well as their attitude towards the Eastern Question, which was important for Europe.
Keywords: Spain; Ottoman Empire; Balkans; Bulgarians; diplomacy; XVIII – XIX century
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