Battles & Campaigns · 1762
Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1762)
Saint Petersburg, Russia
What happened
After Empress Elizabeth of Russia died, the new emperor, Peter III, admired Frederick the Great of Prussia. Russia agreed to stop fighting Prussia, to give back all the Prussian lands its troops had occupied, and to help Prussia make peace with Sweden.
Why it matters
It ended the war between Prussia and Russia. Frederick could now focus on his remaining enemies, Austria and Saxony.
What came next
Sweden made peace with Prussia later that month, and the Treaty of Hubertusburg ended the war between Prussia, Austria and Saxony in 1763.
Did you know?
Frederick was so pleased that he ordered celebrations and a thanksgiving service.
Timeline
- 16 Dec 1761Kolberg surrenders to the Russians.
- 5 May 1762Treaty of Saint Petersburg signed.
- 22 May 1762Treaty of Hamburg between Sweden and Prussia.
- 15 Feb 1763Treaty of Hubertusburg ends the Third Silesian War.