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Financial Indemnity
- When
- 6 August 1661
- Where
- The Hague
- Part of
- Treaty of The Hague (1661)
Portugal agreed to pay the Dutch Republic an indemnity of 4 million reis over 16 years in exchange for the cession of New Holland.
As part of the treaty terms, Portugal committed to paying an indemnity of 4 million reis, which was converted from 2 million caroli guilders. This payment was to be made over a span of 16 years, compensating the Dutch Republic for the loss of the colony.
Sources
- Treaty of The Hague (1661) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-19
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