The treaty of vervins 1598
Importance of the treaty of vervins 1598 between Phillip II (Spain) and Henry IV (France)
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- The treaty of Vervins 2nd May 1598
- Shortly before his death, Philip II concluded the Treaty of Vervins (1598) with France, which substantially reestablished the position of 1559.
- FRANCE RECIEVED
- Metz
- Toul
- Verdun
- Calais
- Amiens
- SPAIN RECIEVED
- France agreed to papal arbitration over French claims to Saluzzo (seized by the Duke of Savoy in 1588)
- henry declared war on Savoy in 1600 over Saluzzo question
- resultant peace treaty of 1601 saw H give up claims but recieve Bresse, Bugey, Valromey and Gex.
- henry declared war on Savoy in 1600 over Saluzzo question
- France agreed to papal arbitration over French claims to Saluzzo (seized by the Duke of Savoy in 1588)
- In 1595, henry's position was strong enough to declare war on spain - united France (common cause) undermined an important ally of the Leagues.
- All towns captured by either side since Cateau-Cambresis in 1559 should be returned
- diplomatic victory for H - in return he abandoned his English and dutch allies
- Phillip formally renounced
- diplomatic victory for H - in return he abandoned his English and dutch allies
- lead to future conflict -like nantes.
- henry declared war on Savoy in 1600 over Saluzzo question
- resultant peace treaty of 1601 saw H give up claims but recieve Bresse, Bugey, Valromey and Gex.
- henry declared war on Savoy in 1600 over Saluzzo question
- arguably ended war with Spain (conflict did not cease)
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