Binnenstad in Utrecht, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Vrede van Utrecht / Treaty of Utrecht
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 17, 2023
1. Vrede van Utrecht / Treaty of Utrecht Marker
Op 11 april 1713 is in het stadhuis van Utrecht de Vrede van Utrecht gesloten, een belangrijk moment in de geschiedenis van Europa. Voor het eerst kwam vrede tot stand door diplomatie en dialoog. Het verdrag dat in Utrecht gesloten werd, zorgde voor een lange periode van relatieve rust en vrede in Europa. In 1713 was Utrecht gastheer voor het toenmalige Europa. De stad was als podium en partner voor de onderhandelingen van cruciale betekenis voor de toekomst van Europa. Tijdens de onderhandelingen vonden allerlei feestelijkheden en culturele programma's plaats. Deze droegen bij aan de goede sfeer en het succesvolle diplomatieke proces.
De viering van de Vrede van Utrecht in 2013 is een initiatief van Gemeente en Provincie Utrecht.
On 11 April 1713, the Treaty of Utrecht was signed at Utrecht's city hall. It was an important event in the history of Europe. This was the first time that peace had been achieved through diplomacy and dialogue. The Treaty that was signed in Utrecht launched a long period of relative peace
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The celebration of the Treaty of Utrecht in 2013 is an initiative of Utrecht's provincial and municipal councils.
Erected 2008.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1713.
Location. 52° 5.511′ N, 5° 7.192′ E. Marker is in Utrecht. It is in Binnenstad. Marker is at the intersection of Korte Minrebroederstraat and Annastraat, on the right when traveling south on Korte Minrebroederstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Korte Minrebroederstraat 2, Utrecht 3511 KM, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pieter Quint Ondaatje (within shouting distance of this marker); Het Keijserrijk (within shouting distance of this marker); Sint Willibrordkerk / Saint Willibrord Church (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paleis Lofen (about 120 meters away); a different
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 17, 2023
2. Vrede van Utrecht / Treaty of Utrecht Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building, just to the left of the glass door entrance to the city hall.
Also see . . . Peace of Utrecht.
Overview: The Peace of Utrecht was a series of peace treaties signed by the belligerents in the War of the Spanish Succession, in the Dutch city of Utrecht between April 1713 and February 1715. The war involved three contenders for the vacant throne of Spain, and involved much of Europe for over a decade. The main action saw France as the defender of Spain against a multinational coalition. The war was very expensive and bloody and finally stalemated. Essentially, the treaties allowed Philip V (grandson of King Louis XIV of France) to keep the Spanish throne in return for permanently renouncing his claim to the French throne, along with other necessary guarantees that would ensure that France and Spain should not merge,(Submitted on September 19, 2023.)thus preserving the balance of power in Europe.
3. Marker detail: Vrede van Utrecht / Treaty of Utrecht MarkerKoetsjes van de onderhandelaars wachten voor de voormalige ingang van het stadhuis; op de Stadhuisbrug.
Carriages carrying the negotiators wait by the former entrance to the city hall at the 'Stadhuisbrug’ on the other side of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 37 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
