Peace of Westphalia (jan 10, 1648 – oct 25, 1648)
Description:
The Peace of Westphalia was important because it brought the Thirty Years War to a close. It was also what ended the 80 years of war between Spain and the Dutch for Dutch independence. The peace made Spain recognized the Dutch as an independent nation. Scholars also see this time as the beginning of a modern international system.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 10, 1648
oct 25, 1648
~ 9 months