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Signing of the Treaty of Paris
- When
- September 3, 1783
- Where
- Hôtel d'York, Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783, at the Hôtel d'York in Paris by Adams, Franklin, Jay, and Hartley.
Signed by representatives of King George III and of the United States, the treaty officially ended the War of American Independence. It recognized the Thirteen Colonies as free, sovereign, and independent unified states, with the British Crown relinquishing claims to their government, property, and territorial rights. The signing took place at the Hôtel d'York, at present-day 56 Rue Jacob in Paris.
Sources
- Treaty of Paris (1783) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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