Treaty of Guelders 1519 (Blooming Roses)

The Treaty of Guelders was a treaty between Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor and Charles II, Duke of Guelders, signed in 1519. The treaty, however, would not stand.

Terms
The Holy Roman Empire would:


 * Recognize Charles as Duke of Guelders


 * Remove troops from Guelders


 * Allow Guelders to remain independent of Empire control in the event of male issue

The Duchy of Guelders would:


 * Pay homage to the Emperor


 * Betroth the current heiress of Guelders, Sophia,  to Archduke Charles, heir to the Emperor
 * In the event of no male issue, Sophia become sovereign duchess and Guelders is inherited by the eldest son of Sophia and Charles

Signers

 * 1) Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor
 * 2) Charles II, Duke of Guelders
 * 3) Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (then Archduke Charles