Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1762) facts for kids
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The Treaty of Saint Petersburg was an important agreement signed on May 5, 1762. It officially ended the fighting between Prussia and Russia during the Seven Years' War. This treaty happened because a new Russian ruler, Emperor Peter III, greatly admired the Prussian king, Frederick the Great.
This peace deal allowed Frederick the Great to focus his army on other enemies, like Austria and Saxony. People sometimes called this event the "Second Miracle of the House of Brandenburg" because it saved Prussia from a very difficult war.
What the Treaty Said
The treaty was signed by Russia's top diplomat, Mikhail Illarionovich Vorontsov, and Prussia's representative, Baron Wilhelm Bernhard von der Goltz.
Russia's Promises
Russia made several important promises in the treaty:
- Russia agreed to help make peace between all the countries fighting in the Seven Years' War.
- Russia promised to give back all the lands its soldiers had taken from Prussia during the war. Russia had actually said it would return these lands even before the treaty was signed, on February 23.
- Russia also agreed to help Prussia talk with Sweden to make peace.
Frederick the Great's Joy
King Frederick II of Prussia was incredibly happy about the treaty. He ordered big celebrations and special church services. His joy was well-deserved because Russia also promised to send 18,000 soldiers to help Prussia fight against the Austrian army.
Later, the Treaty of Hubertusburg brought peace between Prussia, Austria, and Saxony. Even though this treaty put things back to how they were before the war, it showed that Prussia was now a very strong and important country in Europe.
Two years after the Treaty of Saint Petersburg, Prussia and Russia became allies, promising to defend each other.
See also
- List of treaties
