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Issuance of the Milan Decree
- When
- 17 December 1807
- Where
- Royal Palace at Milan
Napoleon issued the Milan Decree on 17 December 1807 to enforce the Continental System against British economic measures.
Issued at the Royal Palace in Milan, the decree declared neutral ships using British ports or paying British tariffs as British and subject to seizure. It responded to British Orders in Council allowing the Royal Navy to seize ships trading with France.
Sources
- Milan Decree Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
- Continental System Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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