July 1604
Spanish Netherlands Delegation
Represents the rulers of the Spanish Netherlands in the London peace negotiations.
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Represents the rulers of the Spanish Netherlands in the London peace negotiations.
Helps negotiate the settlement on behalf of Archduke Albert and Archduchess Isabella of the Spanish Netherlands.
The "perpetual neutrality" of Belgium is guaranteed by the major powers, including Prussia, at the London Conference of 1838-39
Represents Belgium as the treaty system moves from signature to the exchange of ratifications.
Represents Belgian interests during the final negotiations settling relations with the Netherlands.
Accepts the territorial provisions defining the kingdom after separation from the Netherlands.
Signs the definitive separation treaty on behalf of Leopold I and the Kingdom of Belgium.
Accepts financial provisions allocating part of the former United Kingdom of the Netherlands debt to Belgium.
Accepts Belgium's obligation to remain an independent and perpetually neutral state.
Receives final international recognition of Belgium as a separate kingdom under the London settlement.
Accepts the definitive settlement recognising Belgian independence, fixing borders and placing the kingdom under guaranteed permanent neutrality.
Vandervelde adds Belgium's signature at the London ceremony, completing its participation in the Rhineland security system.
Scores from long range as Leicester City win their first FA Cup.
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