Sweden's 1617 Treaty of Stolbovo: The Peace That Closed a Circle

In 1617, Sweden and Russia signed the Treaty of Stolbovo, ending decades of war and defining borders for nearly a century. This episode explores the negotiations led by Jacob De la Gardie, the territorial gains—including Ingria and Kexholm—and the symbolic moment when Tsar Mikhail Romanov and King Gustav II Adolf agreed to peace. We look at the treaty's impact on Swedish expansion, the Russian recovery after the Time of Troubles, and how this agreement set the stage for Sweden's Age of Greatness. Lucas and Luna also discuss the human cost of the war, the role of Dutch mediators, and the surprising legacy of a peace that let both sides claim victory. A lesser-known but pivotal moment in Northern European history.

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