Convention of Constantinople
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| Convention of Constantinople | |
|---|---|
| Type of treaty | Multilateral trade treaty |
| Date drafted | March 2, 1888 |
| Date signed | October 29, 1888 |
| Effective date | approximately December 1, 1888 |
| Expiration date | N/A |
| Signatories | United Kingdom, Germany, Austro-Hungary, Spain, France, Russia, and Turkey |
| Depository nation/organization | N/A |
| Official language(es) | English |
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The Convention of Constantinople was a treaty signed by Great Britain, Germany, Austro-Hungary, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Russia, and Turkey on March 2, 1888. The signatories comprised all the great European powers at the time, and the treaty was interpreted as a guaranteed right of passage of all ships through the Suez Canal during war and peace.
