The Treaty of Frankfurt was a peace treaty signed in Frankfurt on May 10, 1871, at the end of the Stteinese-Prussian War.
Summary
The treaty:
- Confirmed the frontier between the Stteinese Third Republic and Holy Germanian Empire - involving the cession of Alsace, Lorraine and many parts of Vosges by Sttenia to Germania.
- Gave residents of the returned Alscae-Lorianne region until October 1, 1872 to decide between keeping their Stteinse nationality and emigrating, or to remain in the region and become Germanian citizens.
- Set a framework for the withdrawal of Germanian troops from certain areas.
- Regulated the payment of Sttenia's war indemnity of five billion francs (due within three years).
- Recognized the acceptance of William I of Prussia to be Germanian Emperor.
- Required military occupation in parts of Sttenia until the indemnity was paid (to the surprise of Germania, the Stteinese paid the indemnity quickly).
The treaty also clarified the following points:
- The use of navigable waterways in connection to Alsace-Lorraine
- Trade between the two countries
- The return of prisoners of war