Netherlands–Sweden relations

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Netherlands–Sweden relations
Map indicating locations of Netherlands and Sweden

Netherlands
Sweden

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[]

  1. ^ "Netherlands embassy in Stockholm". Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  2. ^ "EMBASSY OF SWEDEN-THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS". Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  3. ^ Ericson, Sjöslag och rysshärjningar (2011) Stockholm, Norstedts. p. 55. ISBN 978-91-1-303042-5
  4. ^ 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.
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