Confederation of Cologne
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The Confederation of Cologne (Danish: Kølner Konføderationen) was a medieval military alliance formed to combat the Kingdom of Denmark. It was established on November 19, 1367 by several cities in the Hanseatic League, several cities in Holland, Zeeland and Zuiderzee.[1]
Type | Military alliance between various cities and towns |
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Location | Cologne |
Effective | 19 November 1367 |
Expiry | 1385 |
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Language | Middle Low German |
Though originally only meant as a method of containing the growing Danish threat, the Confederation would remain intact for another 15 years after the signing of the Treaty of Stralsund, which concluded the Danish-Hanseatic War of 1361-1370. The alliance would set financial and military measures, along with establishing certain mercantile traditions that would be standardized across the Hanseatic sphere of influence.