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Peace of Ryswick
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The Peace of Ryswick, or Rijswijk, was a series of treaties signed in the Dutch city of Rijswijk between 20 September and 30 October 1697. They ended the 1688 to 1697 Nine Years' War between France and the Grand Alliance, which included the Dutch Republic and the Holy Roman Empire.
Charles II (1665–1700); his inheritance overshadowed negotiations.
The Peace of Ryswick 1697, by Barend Wijnveld
The Peace of Ryswick 1697, by Barend Wijnveld
The Needle of Rijswijk erected during 1792–1794
The Needle of Rijswijk erected during 1792–1794
Grand Alliance (League of Augsburg)
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The Grand Alliance, sometimes erroneously referred to as its precursor the League of Augsburg, was formed on 20 December 1689. Signed by William III on behalf of the Dutch Republic and England, and Emperor Leopold I for the Habsburg Monarchy, its primary purpose was to oppose the expansionist policies of Louis XIV of France.
The architect of the Alliance, William III, Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic and King of England, Scotland and Ireland
The persecution of French Huguenots and his expansionist policies meant Protestant states like the Dutch Republic saw Louis XIV of France as a threat
The persecution of French Huguenots and his expansionist policies meant Protestant states like the Dutch Republic saw Louis XIV of France as a threat
Battle of Lagos (1693); the loss of Dutch and English merchant ships caused huge financial losses and increased opposition to the war
Battle of Lagos (1693); the loss of Dutch and English merchant ships caused huge financial losses and increased opposition to the war