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Treaty of Stettin (1570)

1570 · 16th century · Also known as Peace of Stettin (1570) · Part of the Northern Seven Years' War

The Treaty of Stettin, signed on 13 December 1570, ended the Northern Seven Years' War between Sweden and Denmark-Norway, allied with Lübeck. Neither side made lasting territorial gains: Denmark gave up its claims to Sweden, Sweden renounced its claims to Norway and other Danish lands, and Sweden agreed to pay a large ransom to recover the fortress of Älvsborg.

Treaty of Stettin (1570)
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