Two Treaties of ÖrebroThe treaties were drawn up in French, the lingua franca of diplomacy at that time. Neither the original French nor the official English translation used a diacritic mark when spelling Örebro and so the official name is "Treaty of Orebro" (; ). were signed on the same day, 18 July 1812, in Örebro, Sweden. Negotiated by the British minister-plenipotentiary in Sweden, Edward Thornton, they formally ended the Anglo-Russian War (1807–1812) and the Anglo-Swedish War (1810–1812), neither of which had seen serious military action.
Description The Treaties of Örebro consisted of two separate agreements, both signed on 18 July 1812, with the following key provisions:
Treaty between Britain and Russia: This treaty formally ended the Anglo-Russian War (1807–1812). It restored peace, renewed diplomatic and commercial relations, and established a framework for mutual cooperation. Both parties agreed to cease hostilities and reaffirmed their commitment to friendship and alliance, particularly in light of their shared opposition to Napoleon's expansion in Europe. Treaty between Britain and Sweden: This treaty concluded the Anglo-Swedish War (1810–1812), which had seen no significant military action. It reestablished peaceful relations, ensured the resumption of trade, and confirmed diplomatic ties. The treaty also paved the way for Sweden's alignment with Britain and Russia in the broader coalition against Napoleon, supporting Sweden's strategic shift under the leadership of Crown Prince Bernadotte.
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