The Treaty of The Hague (1674) signed in 1674, was a defense treaty between the Habsburg Monarchy, Denmark-Norway, the Dutch Republic and Spain.[1]
| Drafted | 30 June 1674 |
|---|---|
| Signed | 10 July 1674 |
| Parties |
The treaty was signed because of increasing tension from Louis XIV and the many wars he caused in the 17th century. The treaty was and alliance treaty meant to be a deterrent to the Kingdom of France and Sweden. The alliance would formally bring Denmark-Norway and Brandenburg-Prussia into the Franco-Dutch War and would foreshadow the Scanian War in 1675.[2]
Stipulations
edit- In case of war, Denmark-Norway was to be paid 170,000 (14,000 per month) Rixdollar and to hold an army of 16,000 paid for by Spain and the Netherlands.
- These troops were only to be used if agreed open by the four powers.[3]
- All members of the alliance would agree to help the others in case of war.[2]
Notes
edit- ^ Brandenburg joined later in July 1674
References
edit- ^ Jespersen, Knud (2004). "I Solkongens Skygge" (PDF).
- ^ a b Gibler, Douglas (2009). International Military Alliances, 1648-2008. p. 23.
- ^ Jensen, Niels (1900). Den Skaanske krig [The Scanian War] (in Danish). p. 14.