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Treaty of Compiègne

When
1624
Where
Compiègne; Treaty terms; Ratification events
Episodes
3

On 10 June 1624, France and the Dutch Republic signed a mutual defence alliance in Compiègne. The treaty provided French subsidies for the Dutch War of Independence in exchange for naval support and trading rights, aiming to isolate Spain.

Episodes

  1. 10 June 1624 · CompiègneSigning of the Treaty

    France and the Dutch Republic signed a mutual defence alliance in Compiègne.

  2. 10 June 1624 · Treaty termsFinancial and Naval Terms

    France agreed to subsidize the Dutch war, while the Dutch provided naval support.

  3. 12 July – 4 September 1624 · Ratification eventsRatification by Parties

    The treaty was ratified by the Dutch States General and the French King.

Background and detail

Treaty Provisions. The three-year alliance required France to subsidize the Dutch war effort. In return, the Dutch agreed to naval assistance, including contributing twenty warships for a joint attack on Genoa, protecting French trade from Barbary pirates, and granting favorable transport terms for French goods.

Ratification Process. The treaty was concluded on 10 June 1624. It was subsequently ratified by the States General of the Netherlands on 12 July and by King Louis XIII of France on 4 September, formalizing the mutual defence commitment.

People involved

Sources

  1. Treaty of Compiègne (1624) Wikipedia, revision of 2025-09-04
  2. Compiègne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14

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