Episode 3 of 4
Signing of the Treaty of Lisbon
- When
- 20 April 1859
- Where
- Lisbon
The Treaty of Demarcation and Exchange was signed on 20 April 1859, demarcating the border between Portuguese and Dutch colonies in the Solor and Timor archipelago.
The treaty was signed between the Kingdom of Portugal, ruled by Dom Pedro V, and the Netherlands, ruled by William III. It established the boundaries between Portuguese and Dutch territories on the Island of Timor and confirmed the cession of various possessions in the archipelago.
Sources
- Treaty of Lisbon (1859) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-11
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