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Northern War

The Northern War (1655-1661) was a series of conflicts between Sweden and its adversaries Poland (1655-1660), Russia (1656-1661), Prussia (1657-1660), the Holy Roman Empire (1657-60) and Denmark (1657-1658, 1658-1660).

Peace Treaties

Treaty of Roskilde with Denmark (February 26, 1658)
Treaty of Oliva[?] with Poland (April 23, 1660)
Treaty of Copenhagen[?] with Denmark (May 27, 1660)
Treaty of Kardis[?] with Russia (June 21, 1661)

Note: Not to be confused with the Great Northern War (1700-1721)

See also: List of Swedish wars

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