Two Treaties of Örebro were signed on the same day, 18 July 1812, in

Örebro Örebro ( ; ) is the seventh-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Örebro Municipality, and capital of Örebro County. It is situated by the Närke Plain, near the lake Hjälmaren, a few kilometers inland along the small river Svartån, and ...

, Sweden. Negotiated by the British minister-plenipotentiary in Sweden, Edward Thornton, they formally ended the

Anglo-Russian War (1807–1812) The Anglo-Russian War was a war between the United Kingdom and the Russian Empire which lasted from 2 September 1807 to 18 July 1812 during the Napoleonic Wars. It began after Russia signed the Treaty of Tilsit with the First French Empire, wh ...

and the Anglo-Swedish War (1810–1812), neither of which had seen serious military action.

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The Treaties of Örebro consisted of two separate agreements, both signed on July 18, 1812, with the following key provisions: * Treaty between Britain and Russia: This treaty formally ended the Anglo-Russian War (1807–1812). It restored peace, renewed diplomatic and commercial relations, and established a framework for mutual cooperation. Both parties agreed to cease hostilities and reaffirmed their commitment to friendship and alliance, particularly in light of their shared opposition to Napoleon's expansion in Europe. * Treaty between Britain and Sweden: This treaty concluded the Anglo-Swedish War (1810–1812), which had seen no significant military action. It reestablished peaceful relations, ensured the resumption of trade, and confirmed diplomatic ties. The treaty also paved the way for Sweden's alignment with Britain and Russia in the broader coalition against Napoleon, supporting Sweden's strategic shift under the leadership of Crown Prince Bernadotte.

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