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One of the earliest mentions of present day Sweden in old English literature comes in the form of the epic poem of Beowulf.The story is set in Scandinavia. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, (Swedish Viking tribe), comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel.
When France occupied Swedish Pomerania and the island of Rügen in 1812, Sweden sought peace with the UK. After long negotiations, the Treaty of Örebro was signed on 18 July 1812. On the same day and at the same place, the UK and Russia signed a peace treaty to end the Anglo–Russian War (1807–1812). [3]
In 1956, an agreement was reached between the Swedish and Spanish governments on the mutual elevation of the respective countries' legations to embassies. The diplomatic rank was thereafter changed to ambassador instead of envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary. [2]
The history of Spanish–British relations is complicated by the political and religious heritages of the two countries. Neither the United Kingdom nor Spain have a unique constitutional ancestor; Britain was originally created by a union of the kingdoms of England and Scotland (and later joined by Ireland), whilst the Kingdom of Spain was initially created by a union of the crowns of Castile ...
At present, Sweden and Spain have excellent bilateral relations. These are characterized by cooperation within the EU and an important trade exchange. Spain is also the main tourist destination of the Swedes, especially Marbella. [9] [10] With regard to youth mobility, education and culture, Sweden and Spain enjoy active academic relationships ...
Spain, at war with Britain, pledged to respect the League's neutrality, while Britain demurred. The Netherlands planned to join the League in January 1781, but Britain found out before the treaty could be signed and declared war after it had captured a ship bearing the American diplomat Henry Laurens on his way to Amsterdam to negotiate a loan ...
Agreement Between Great Britain and Sweden Relating to the Suppression of the Capitulations in Egypt (1921) Anglo-Swedish Literary Foundation; Anglo-Swedish Society; Assange v Swedish Prosecution Authority
See Spain–Sweden relations. Spain has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden has an embassy in Madrid. Both countries are full members of the European Union, the NATO and of the Council of Europe. Spain fully supported Sweden's application to join NATO, which resulted in membership on 7 March 2024. Switzerland: 14 February 1939 [84]