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Preliminary Treaty Signing

When
30 April 1748
Where
Unknown
Part of
Conclusion of the War of Austrian Succession

France, Britain, and the Dutch Republic signed a preliminary treaty on 30 April 1748.

The agreement included the return of the Austrian Netherlands, Dutch Barrier forts, Maastricht, and Bergen op Zoom. This draft was agreed upon after British hopes of improving their position failed.

Sources

  1. Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08

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