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The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Sweden sign the Peace of Altmark, ending the Polish–Swedish War (1626–29)

The Polish–Swedish War (1626–1629) was the last in a series fought by Sweden and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth between 1600 and 1629.

The Polish–Swedish War (1626–1629) was the last in a series fought by Sweden and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth between 1600 and 1629. In July 1626, Gustavus Adolphus landed in Polish Prussia in an attempt to capture Gdańsk, but neither side could win a decisive advantage and the war became a stalemate.

Under the September 1629 Truce of Altmark, the Commonwealth accepted the loss of what became Swedish Livonia, including the strategic Baltic Sea port of Riga. Sweden also retained its gains in Prussia, although these were returned in the 1635 Treaty of Stuhmsdorf. The end of hostilities permitted Swedish intervention in the Thirty Years' War in June 1630.

Historical Significance

The Polish–Swedish War (1626–1629) was the last in a series fought by Sweden and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth between 1600 and 1629.

Events Before

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  2. Shah Jahan ascends to the Mughal throne in Agra, after securing it by ordering the murder of his half brother and nephew

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  3. First deportation from what is now the US, Thomas Morton from Massachusetts

    First deportation from what is now the US, Thomas Morton from Massachusetts

  4. English settlers establish town of St Michael (later Bridgetown) on Barbados

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  5. Assault on Sultan of Mataram in Batavia

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Events After

  1. Italian composer Pier Cavalli marries rich widow Maria Sosomeno

    Italian composer Pier Cavalli marries rich widow Maria Sosomeno

  2. Painter Peter Paul Rubens (53) marries his second wife Helena (16) Fourment and the inspiration for his voluptuous femal

    Painter Peter Paul Rubens (53) marries his second wife Helena (16) Fourment and the inspiration for his voluptuous female figures, in Antwerp

  3. Dutch fleet of 69 ships reaches Pernambuco, Brazil

    Dutch fleet of 69 ships reaches Pernambuco, Brazil

  4. 1st colonial legislation prohibiting gambling enacted (Boston)

    1st colonial legislation prohibiting gambling enacted (Boston)

  5. French troops occupy Pinerolo Piedmont

    French troops occupy Pinerolo Piedmont

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on September 26, 1629?
The Polish–Swedish War (1626–1629) was the last in a series fought by Sweden and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth between 1600 and 1629. In July 1626, Gustavus Adolphus landed in Polish Prussia in an attempt to capture Gdańsk, but neither side could win a decisive advantage and the war became a stalemate. Under the September 1629 Truce of Altmark, the Commonwealth accepted the loss of what became Swedish Livonia, including the strategic Baltic Sea port of Riga.
Why is The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Sweden sign the Peace of Altmark, endi... significant?
The Polish–Swedish War (1626–1629) was the last in a series fought by Sweden and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth between 1600 and 1629.

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