Lübeck–Hamburg alliance and the formation of the Hanseatic League (c. 1241–1356)

1. Lübeck confirmed as key Baltic trade hub

   Jan 1, 1158Labels: L beck, Henry the

   • Britannica

2. Artlenburg Privilege supports safer, freer trade

   Jan 1, 1161Labels: Artlenburg Privilege

   • Hansemuseum

3. Bornhöved battle weakens Danish control in region

   Jul 22, 1227Labels: Battle of

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4. Lübeck–Hamburg protection alliance is formalized

   Jan 1, 1241Labels: L beck

   • Fordham
   • Britannica

5. Flemish privileges boost north German trade in Bruges

   Jan 1, 1252Labels: Bruges, Flemish privileges

   • Bruges Kontor
   • Britannica

6. Wismar protection pact expands anti-piracy cooperation

   Sep 6, 1259Labels: Wismar pact, Rostock

   • Wismar History
   • Britannica

7. ‘German Hansa’ recognized in English records

   Jan 1, 1282Labels: German Hansa, England records

   • Britannica
   • Hansemuseum

8. Rostock Peace Treaty sets a regional ‘land peace’

   Jun 13, 1283Labels: Rostock Peace, Landfriede

   • Rostock Treaty
   • Rostock History

9. Bruges kontor adopts written statutes and representation

   Oct 28, 1347Labels: Bruges kontor

   • Primary Text
   • Bruges Kontor

10. Bergen kontor established at Bryggen

    Jan 1, 1350Labels: Bergen kontor, Bryggen

    • Bryggen
    • Hanse org

11. First Hanseatic Diet convenes in Lübeck

    Feb 2, 1356Labels: Hanseatic Diet, L beck

    • Hanseatic Diet
    • MV Museum

12. Hanseatic League and Denmark sign Treaty of Stralsund

    May 24, 1370Labels: Treaty of, Hanseatic League

    • Stralsund Treaty
    • Britannica