Battles & Campaigns · 1679
Treaty of Lund
Lund, Scania, Sweden
What happened
Denmark had fought Sweden in the Scanian War since 1675. When France made its allies settle, Denmark was left alone and had to make peace. The treaty confirmed that Sweden got back everything it had before the war, and the two countries also made an alliance.
Why it matters
It ended the fighting between Denmark and Sweden in the Scanian War. Swedish control of Scania was confirmed.
What came next
The alliance was renewed in the 1690s, but the two countries went to war again in 1700.
Did you know?
The treaty's secret articles were not revealed until 1870.
Timeline
- 1675Scanian War begins.
- 4 Dec 1676Battle of Lund.
- 23 Aug 1679Treaty of Fontainebleau sets the main terms.
- 26 Sep 1679Treaty of Lund signed.