Battles & Campaigns · 1720
Treaty of Frederiksborg
Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerød, Denmark
What happened
Denmark had rejoined the Great Northern War in 1709, hoping to win back provinces it had lost to Sweden. In this peace Sweden paid 600,000 riksdaler, gave up free passage through the Sound, and let Denmark take full control of Schleswig. Denmark handed back the parts of Swedish Pomerania it held.
Why it matters
It ended the war between Denmark–Norway and Sweden. It was one of a set of treaties that closed the Great Northern War.
What came next
Sweden made peace with Russia at Nystad in 1721, ending the war.
Did you know?
The treaty was signed in the castle's chapel.
Timeline
- 1700Great Northern War begins.
- 1709Denmark rejoins the war.
- 9 Nov 1719Treaty of Stockholm with Hanover.
- 3 Jul 1720Treaty of Frederiksborg (14 July in the Gregorian calendar).
- 1721Treaty of Nystad with Russia.