Treaty of the Hague (1614) explained
| Treaty of the Hague (1614) |
| Type: | Defensive and maritime treaty |
| Date Signed: | 1614 |
| Location Signed: | The Hague |
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The Treaty of the Hague (1614) was a defensive and maritime treaty signed between the Netherlands and Sweden in 1614. It had some special significance due to the fact it was connected to a somewhat earlier alliance between the Dutch and Lübeck[1]
Stipulations
- A defensive alliance to last 15 years is established between Sweden and the Dutch.[2]
- The two powers pledge to try and protect their liberties and rights in the Baltic Sea and North Sea.[3]
- Both countries would exchange ambassadors to each other.[4] [5]
- The Dutch recognize the Swedish claim to Dominium maris baltici
Notes and References
- Book: Wernham, R. B. . The New Cambridge Modern History: Volume 3, Counter-Reformation and Price Revolution, 1559-1610 . 1957 . CUP Archive . 978-0-521-04543-8 . en.
- Book: Stevens, John . Gustavus Adolphus . 2018-03-04 . Perennial Press . 978-1-5312-6312-6 . en.
- Book: Akashi, Kinji . Cornelius Van Bynkershoek: His Role in the History of International Law . 1998-10-02 . Martinus Nijhoff Publishers . 978-90-411-0599-8 . en.
- Web site: Europe . Archives Portal . Appointment of ambassador for the Netherlands 1614 . 2024-01-11 . Archives Portal Europe . en.
- Web site: The Dutch and Swedes are made for each other . 2024-01-11 . Dutch Chamber - The Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Sweden . en.
