Treaty of The Hague (1625)

Summary

The Treaty of The Hague (1625), also known as the Treaty of Den Haag, was signed on 9 December 1625 between England, the Dutch Republic and Denmark-Norway.

Treaty of The Hague
Signed9 December 1625
LocationThe Hague
NegotiatorsKingdom of England Dudley Carleton George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham
Original
signatories
Parties
LanguagesFrench

Under the treaty, the English and Dutch provided Christian IV of Denmark-Norway with financial support for Danish intervention in the Thirty Years War. Intended as the basis of an international coalition against Emperor Ferdinand II, additional parties were invited to join, including France, Sweden, the Republic of Venice, Savoy and any other members of the Holy Roman Empire, although they failed to do so.[1]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Davenport 1917, p. 295.

Sources edit

  • Davenport, Frances Gardiner (1917). European Treaties Bearing on the History of the United States and Its Dependencies (2014 ed.). Literary Licensing. ISBN 978-1498144469.

External links edit

  • Text of the Treaty (in Dutch)
  • Timeline: 1625-1649
  • December 9 in History