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  1. The only one apparently not pleased about the conclusion of the #PeaceOfWestphalia was ultra-Catholic Cologne principal #envoy Wartenberg, who locked himself in his quarters & demonstratively displayed his displeasure. Despite the conclusion of the #WestphalianPeaceTreaty is generally considered to mark the end of the #ThirtyYearsWar, the #WestphalianPeaceCongress continued into 1649. The peace had no legal validity until it was ratified, nor was it a reality until it was implemented. 5/5

  2. #OTD 25 October 1648 the solemn publication of the #PeaceOfWestphalia took place in Münster & Osnabrück. #emdiplomacySources inform us in particular about the events in Münster, where the #WestphalianPeaceTreaty had been signed the day before: The day began with thanksgiving services of all denominations. Catholic #envoys gathered in the cathedral church, Lutheran #diplomats met at the Swedish envoys. Reformed envoys held their service in Brandenburg envoy Wittgenstein's house. 1/5 #emdiplomacy

  3. Talking about the #PeaceOfWestphalia most people think of the treaties signed by French, Swedish & Imperial envoys on 24 October 1648. However, a third treaty between Spain & the Seven United Provinces of the Netherlands was agreed upon on 30 January 1648 & ratified #otd 15 May 1648.
    The most popular paintings depicting #Westphalia do actually not show the October-event. Gerard ter Boch painted the act of ratification of the Spanish-Dutch treaty on 15 May 1648.
    @histodons @historikerinnen