oct 24, 1648 - Treaty of Westphalia
Description:
The Treaty of Westphalia was signed on December 24, 1648, officially ending the Thirty Years' War and the Eighty Years' War. This landmark agreement established the principle of sovereignty, recognized the independence of European states, and granted religious toleration to various Christian denominations, marking a significant shift in the nature of international relations and the concept of nation-states.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 24, 1648
Now
~ 376 years ago