Historedia
Group or institution

Dutch Republic

Events
12
Episodes
25
Years
1624–1793

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Dutch Republic, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Treaty of Compiègne

    1624

    Role: Signatory party

    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.

  2. Treaty of The Hague

    1625

    Role: Signatory and financial provider

    1. 9 December 1625 · The HagueSigning of the Treaty

      England, the Dutch Republic, and Denmark-Norway signed the treaty on 9 December 1625 in The Hague.

    2. 9 December 1625 · The HagueFinancial Aid Commitment

      The treaty obligated England and the Dutch Republic to provide financial support to Christian IV.

  3. Dutch Pacification Campaign on Formosa Begins

    1635–1636

    Role: Colonial power and military aggressor

    1. Winter 1635 · Southwestern TaiwanDefeat of the Mattau

      The Dutch military defeated the Mattau tribe in the winter of 1635, ending a period of conflict that had persisted since 1623.

    2. 1635-1636 · Unspecified locality in FormosaIndigenous Allegiance

      Following the 1635-1636 campaigns, indigenous villages increasingly swore allegiance to the Dutch, motivated by fear and the benefits of protection.

  4. Dutch Expulsion from Taiwan (1642)

    1642

    Role: Expelling force

    1. 1642 · Northern Taiwan (Formosa)Dutch Expulsion of the Spanish

      Dutch forces, reinforced by aboriginal warriors, dislodged the Spanish from their northern fortress in 1642.

  5. Treaty of The Hague (1661)

    1661

    Role: Signatory

    1. 6 August 1661 · The HagueSigning of the Treaty

      The Dutch Republic and Portugal signed the Treaty of The Hague on 6 August 1661, formalizing the cession of New Holland to Portugal.

    2. 6 August 1661 · The HagueFinancial Indemnity

      Portugal agreed to pay the Dutch Republic an indemnity of 4 million reis over 16 years in exchange for the cession of New Holland.

  6. Formation of the Triple Alliance of 1668

    1668

    Role: Signatory

    1. 23 January 1668 · UnspecifiedInitial Signing

      England and the Dutch Republic signed the Alliance on 23 January 1668, following negotiations that began after the Treaty of Breda.

    2. May 1668 · UnspecifiedAlliance Completed

      The Triple Alliance was signed in May 1668, marking the point where England and the Dutch saw France as a common threat.

    3. Unknown · UnspecifiedSweden Joins

      Sweden was invited to join the coalition and demanded reimbursement for its 1666 military actions in Bremen.

  7. Battle of Solebay

    1672

    Role: Belligerent

    1. 6 June 1672 · near Southwold, SuffolkSolebay Engagement

      Dutch fleet under De Ruyter attacked combined Anglo-French forces near Southwold in a major naval battle.

  8. Treaties of Nijmegen

    1678–1679

    Role: Signatory party

    1. August 1678 – October 1679 · NijmegenSeries Conclusion

      The series of treaties concluded between August 1678 and October 1679, ending interconnected wars involving multiple European powers.

  9. Treaty of Seville

    1729

    Role: Signatory

    1. 29 November 1729 · UnspecifiedDutch Accession

      The Dutch Republic joined the Treaty of Seville on 29 November 1729.

  10. Treaty of Vienna signed

    1731

    Role: Signatory

    1. 16 March 1731 · ViennaInitial Signing

      Great Britain, the Habsburg monarchy, and the Dutch Republic signed the treaty on 16 March 1731.

    2. 22 July 1731 · UnspecifiedSpanish Accession

      Spain signed the treaty on 22 July 1731, leading to Austrian recognition of Charles of Spain as Duke of Parma and Piacenza.

  11. Treaty of Paris Ending the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War

    1783–1784

    Role: signatory power, represented by Lestevenon van Berkenroode and Gerard Brantsen

    1. 2 September 1783 · Paris, site of the preliminary treaty signingPreliminary treaty with the Dutch Republic

      A preliminary treaty with the States General of the Dutch Republic was signed on 2 September 1783, one day before the other peace treaties were formalised.

    2. 20 May 1784 · Paris, site of the treaty signingFinal treaty signed at Paris, 20 May 1784

      The final treaty ending the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War was signed at Paris on 20 May 1784 by Daniel Hailes for Britain and Lestevenon van Berkenroode and Gerard Brantsen for the Dutch Republic.

    3. under the treaty signed 20 May 1784 · Negapatnam, IndiaCession of Negapatnam to Britain

      Under the Treaty of Paris (1783–1784), signed at Paris on 20 May 1784, Negapatnam in India became a British colony.

  12. French Declarations of War in the War of the First Coalition

    1793

    Role: coalition power declared against on 1 February 1793

    1. 1793 · Portugal, Naples, and TuscanyPortugal, Naples, and Tuscany join the coalition

      During 1793 the kings of Portugal and Naples and the Grand Duke of Tuscany declared war against France.

    2. February 1793 (soon after 1 February) · French First RepublicFrance declares war on Spain

      France declared war against Spain soon after the 1 February 1793 declarations against Britain and the Netherlands.

    3. 1 February 1793 · French First RepublicFrance declares war on Britain and the Dutch Republic

      The French First Republic declared war against Britain and the Netherlands on 1 February 1793.

    4. 23 March 1793 · Holy Roman EmpireHoly Roman Empire declares war on France

      The Holy Roman Empire declared war against France on 23 March 1793, joining the coalition during the course of that year.

Sources

  1. Treaty of Compiègne (1624) Wikipedia, revision of 2025-09-04
  2. Treaty of The Hague (1625) Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-07
  3. Dutch Formosa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
  4. Treaty of The Hague (1661) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-19
  5. Triple Alliance (1668) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-27
  6. Battle of Solebay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
  7. Treaties of Nijmegen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18
  8. Treaty of Seville Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-10
  9. Treaty of Vienna (1731) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-11
  10. Peace of Paris (1783) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
  11. Fourth Anglo-Dutch War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  12. War of the First Coalition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21