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Signing of the First Hague Convention

When
29 July 1899
Where
The Hague, Netherlands
Part of
First Hague Convention signed, ending the first international Peace Conference

The treaties, declarations, and final act of the First Hague Conference were signed on 29 July 1899, concluding the conference.

The signing occurred at The Hague, Netherlands. The documents entered into force on 4 September 1900. The convention consisted of three main treaties and three additional declarations, forming the basis for the Permanent Court of Arbitration.

Sources

  1. Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18

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