Type | Alliance treaty |
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Signed | 22 December 1739 |
Location | Istanbul |
Parties |
The Ottoman–Swedish Treaty (1739) was a defensive alliance aimed against Russia signed between the Ottoman Empire and Sweden in 1739.
Stipulations
- A defensive alliance between the Ottomans and Swedes directed against Russia is established.[1][2]
- Both countries pledge to support the other one in the event of a Russian attack on one of them.[3]
- Both countries promise to observe the treaty.[4]
- If it is observed that Russia is preparing for a war against either party, the two powers are to attempt to prevent it.[4]
- If Russia declares war against either party, neither the Ottomans or Swedes will enter into seperate peace negotiations.[4]
- The previous trade treaty in 1737 is confirmed.[4]
Result
The alliance was not particularly well received across Europe. France had fears that Sweden would be tempted by the alliance and begin a new war against Russia. As for Russia, the Emperor was infuriated over what was considered Swedish duplicity.[3]
References
- ^ https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1566744/FULLTEXT01.pdf
- ^ "Det osmanska riket – och relationen mellan islam och väst". 16 March 2023.
- ^ a b Gibler, Douglas M. (15 October 2008). International Military Alliances, 1648-2008. CQ Press. ISBN 978-1-60426-684-9.
- ^ a b c d Cave, Edward (1788). The Gentleman's Magazine: Or, Monthly Intelligencer: Volume the first [-fifth], for the year 1731 [-1735] ... Printed and sold at St John's Gate [by Edward Cave]; by F. Jefferies in Ludgate-Street.