Historedia
Person

Joan van der Capellen tot den Pol

Events
1
Episodes
5
Years
1781–1782

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Joan van der Capellen tot den Pol, 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. Dutch Recognition of the United States

    1781–1782

    Role: Dutch Patriot leader who aided the loan negotiation

    1. April 19, 1781 · Dutch government seat where Adams presented credentialsFirst Credentials at The Hague

      Adams presented his credentials as ambassador to the Dutch government at The Hague on April 19, 1781, after five months without meeting a Dutch official; no assistance was promised.

    2. April 1782 · Seat of the States General where recognition was securedDutch Recognition of American Independence

      In January 1782 Adams returned to The Hague demanding answers from the States General; in April 1782 the Dutch Republic became the second European country to diplomatically recognize the Continental Congress.

    3. June 11, 1782 · Site of the loan negotiationLoan of Five Million Guilders

      On June 11, 1782, aided by Joan van der Capellen tot den Pol, Adams negotiated a loan of five million guilders for the American government.

    4. October 1782 · Treaty concluded between the Dutch Republic and the United StatesTreaty of Amity and Commerce

      In October 1782 a treaty of amity and commerce was concluded between the Dutch Republic and the United States, following the April recognition.

    5. date unknown · Site of the refinancing negotiationsRefinancing Earlier Dutch Loans

      Adams later went to The Hague to take formal leave of his ambassadorship and secure refinancing from the Dutch, enabling the United States to meet obligations on earlier loans.

Sources

  1. John Adams Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27