# Treaty of Ryswick (1697)

URL: https://history-france.com/timeline/1697-treaty-of-ryswick
Location: Ryswick

The Nine Years’ War ended with territorial compromises and recognition of William III in England. Within the broader Bourbon & Ancien Régime period, Bourbon France became a leading European power through stronger royal government, global expansion, war and court culture. Fiscal strain, social privilege and Enlightenment criticism accumulated beneath the apparent strength of the Ancien Régime. At this point in the timeline, the relevant governing authority is Louis XIV (King of France). Treaty of Ryswick mattered because it reshaped France’s external relationships, territory or place in wider international systems. The event is positioned here so visitors can read it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion, culture and France’s wider international setting.

## Why it matters
Treaty of Ryswick mattered because it reshaped France’s external relationships, territory or place in wider international systems.

Ruler at the time: [Louis XIV](https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-xiv)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Treaty of Ryswick](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Treaty+of+Ryswick&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Treaty of Ryswick](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Treaty+of+Ryswick)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of French history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_French_history)