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Signing of the Treaty
- When
- 6 August 1661
- Where
- The Hague
- Part of
- Treaty of The Hague (1661)
The Dutch Republic and Portugal signed the Treaty of The Hague on 6 August 1661, formalizing the cession of New Holland to Portugal.
Representatives of the Dutch Republic and Portugal met in The Hague to sign the treaty on 6 August 1661. The agreement formally recognized Portuguese sovereignty over New Holland, also known as Dutch Brazil, ending the dispute over the territory.
Sources
- Treaty of The Hague (1661) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-19
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