Netherlands–Sweden relations
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Netherlands–Sweden relations are diplomatic relations between the kingdoms of Sweden and the Netherlands. Both are full members of the European Union. The Netherlands has an embassy in Stockholm,[1] while Sweden has an embassy in The Hague.[2]
History[]
The Dutch Republic and the Kingdom of Sweden have been both allied and on opposing sides during both the Northern Wars and the Franco-Dutch war. The Dutch fought against Sweden during the Second Northern War, from 1655-1660. It later allied itself with Sweden in the Scanian War and later in the Great Northern War; contributing 13 ships of the line [3] to Sweden's 76,000 troop army[4]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Netherlands embassy in Stockholm". Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ^ "EMBASSY OF SWEDEN-THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS". Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ^ Ericson, Sjöslag och rysshärjningar (2011) Stockholm, Norstedts. p. 55. ISBN 978-91-1-303042-5
- ^ Larsson 2009, p. 78
Sources[]
- Larsson, Olle (2009). Stormaktens sista krig [Last war of the great power] (in Swedish). Lund: Historiska Media. ISBN 978-91-85873-59-3.
Categories:
- Netherlands–Sweden relations
- Bilateral relations of the Netherlands
- Bilateral relations of Sweden