Treaty of Utrecht
- When
- 1711–1713
- Where
- London; Utrecht
- Episodes
- 4
The Peace of Utrecht concluded the War of the Spanish Succession through a series of treaties signed in the Dutch city of Utrecht between April 1713 and February 1715. The agreements allowed Philip V to retain the Spanish throne while renouncing claims to France, preserving the European balance of power.
Episodes
- Preliminary Peace in London
France and Great Britain signed preliminary peace terms in London in October 1711, initiating the path to the final Utrecht treaties.
- Congress of Utrecht Opens
The Congress of Utrecht opened on 29 January 1712, with British representatives John Robinson and Thomas Wentworth attending.
- Philip V's Renunciation
Philip V signed a renunciation of his claim to the French throne on 10 July 1712, a key condition for the peace.
- Main Treaties Signed
The main treaties of peace were signed on 11 April 1713, including agreements between France, Great Britain, and the Dutch Republic.
Background and detail
Negotiations. The Congress of Utrecht opened on 29 January 1712. Key discussions focused on guarantees that the French and Spanish crowns would remain separate. Philip V signed a renunciation of his claim to the French throne on 10 July 1712, a critical step toward finalizing the peace.
Signing. The main treaties of peace were signed on 11 April 1713. These included agreements between France and Great Britain, as well as France and the Dutch Republic. Negotiations with other belligerents, such as Spain and the Netherlands, continued into 1714 and 1715.
People involved
- Philip V · King of Spain
- Louis XIV · King of France
- Archduke Charles · Holy Roman Emperor
Sources
- Peace of Utrecht Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
- War of the Spanish Succession Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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