Treaties of Örebro

1812 peace treaty between the UK, Sweden, and the Russian Empire

Treaty of ÖrebroTreaty of Peace, Union, and Friendship, between His Britannic Majesty and the Emperor of all the Russias
Treaty of Peace, Union, and Friendship, between His Britannic Majesty and the King of Sweden

Memorial plate from 2012 about the Treaty of Örebro 1812

Type| Bilateral treaty
Signed| 18 July 1812 (1812-07-18)
Location| Örebro, Sweden
Original
signatories|

* Sweden
* United Kingdom
* Russian Empire

Ratifiers|

*  Sweden
*  United Kingdom
*  Russian Empire

The building in Örebro where the treaties were signed in 1812

Two Treaties of Örebro[1][a] were signed on the same day, 18 July 1812, in Örebro, Sweden. Negotiated by the British minister-plenipotentiary in Sweden, Edward Thornton, they formally ended the Anglo-Russian War (1807–1812) and the Anglo-Swedish War (1810–1812), neither of which had seen serious military action.[2][3]

## Description

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The Treaties of Örebro consisted of two separate agreements, both signed on July 18, 1812, with the following key provisions:

* Treaty between Britain and Russia: This treaty formally ended the Anglo-Russian War (1807–1812). It restored peace, renewed diplomatic and commercial relations, and established a framework for mutual cooperation. Both parties agreed to cease hostilities and reaffirmed their commitment to friendship and alliance, particularly in light of their shared opposition to Napoleon's expansion in Europe.[4][5]
* Treaty between Britain and Sweden: This treaty concluded the Anglo-Swedish War (1810–1812), which had seen no significant military action. It reestablished peaceful relations, ensured the resumption of trade, and confirmed diplomatic ties. The treaty also paved the way for Sweden's alignment with Britain and Russia in the broader coalition against Napoleon, supporting Sweden's strategic shift under the leadership of Crown Prince Bernadotte.

## Notes

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1. ^ the full names being the Treaty of Peace, Union, and Friendship, between His Britannic Majesty and the Emperor of all the Russias and the Treaty of Peace, Union, and Friendship, between His Britannic Majesty and the King of Sweden

## Footnotes

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1. ^ The treaties were drawn up in French, the lingua franca of diplomacy at that time. Neither the original French nor the official English translation used a diacritic mark when spelling Örebro and so the official name is "Treaty of Orebro" (Great Britain Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1841, p. 13; Hansard 1812, pp. cols. 174, 175).
2. ^ Great Britain Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1841, pp. 13–17.
3. ^ Hansard 1812, pp. col. 174–177.
4. ^ "Great Britain Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1841". pp. 13–17.
5. ^ Hansard, Thomas Curson (1803). "The Parliamentary Debates from the Year 1803". pp. Vol 24 - pg 174.

## References

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* Great Britain Foreign and Commonwealth Office (1841), British and Foreign State Papers (1812–1814), vol. 1, H.M. Stationery Office, pp. 13–17
* Hansard, Thomas Curson (1812), The Parliamentary Debates from the Year 1803 to the Present Time, vol. 24, Hansard, cols. 174–177

## External links

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* Works related to Treaty of Orebro (Britain and Russia) at Wikisource
* Works related to Treaty of Orebro (Britain and Sweden) at Wikisource

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