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Treaty of Xanten

When
1614
Where
Lower Rhenish town of Xanten
Episodes
1

The Treaty of Xanten, signed on 12 November 1614, ended the War of the Jülich Succession. It divided the United Duchies of Jülich-Cleves-Berg between Wolfgang Wilhelm and John Sigismund, with English and French mediators present.

Episodes

  1. 12 November 1614 · Lower Rhenish town of XantenSigning of the Treaty of Xanten

    Wolfgang Wilhelm and John Sigismund signed the treaty in Xanten on 12 November 1614, mediated by England and France.

Background and detail

Signing of the Treaty. The agreement was concluded in the Lower Rhenish town of Xanten on 12 November 1614. The primary signatories were Wolfgang Wilhelm, Count Palatine of Neuburg, and John Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg. Representatives from England and France served as mediators during the signing process.

People involved

Sources

  1. Treaty of Xanten Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-09

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