Which treaties ended the Seven Years’ War in 1763?

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The Seven Years’ War was concluded in 1763 by two distinct peace treaties, reflecting the two primary conflicts—the Franco-British and the Austro-Prussian—that comprised the war.1

  • Treaty of Paris: Signed on February 10, 1763, this treaty ended the conflict between Great Britain, Hanover, France, and Spain (with Portugal included). It resulted in significant territorial shifts, including France ceding most of its North American mainland holdings to Britain and Britain returning various Caribbean and African territories to France.21
  • Peace of Hubertusburg: Signed on February 15, 1763, this treaty ended the war between Prussia, Austria, and Saxony. It essentially restored the status quo of 1748, confirming Prussia’s possession of Silesia and solidifying its status as a major European power.31