Treaty of Königsberg (1656)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Treaty of Königsberg was signed in Königsberg (Królewiec) on January 17, 1656 between Charles X of Sweden and Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg. Based on the terms of the accord, both signatories agreed to establish an alliance against Poland. However, Charles was responsible for forcing the prince-elector to become his ally and vassal.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ 1911 Encyclopedia - Charles X of Sweden In the beginning of 1656 John Casimir returned from exile and the Polish army was reorganized and increased. By this time Charles had discovered that it was easier to defeat the Poles than to conquer Poland. His chief object, the conquest of Prussia, was still unaccomplished, and a new foe arose in the elector of Brandenburg, alarmed by the ambition of the Swedish king. Charles forced the elector, indeed, at the point of the sword to become his ally and vassal (treaty of Konigsberg, Jan. 17, 1656); but the Polish national rising now imperatively demanded his presence in the south.
