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Secession from the Holy Roman Empire
- When
- 1 August 1806
- Where
- Bavaria
Bavaria seceded from the Holy Roman Empire on 1 August 1806, joining the Confederation of the Rhine.
Although Maximilian had assumed the royal title in January, he remained an elector until 1 August 1806. On this date, Bavaria formally seceded from the Holy Roman Empire and joined the Confederation of the Rhine, aligning with Napoleon's political structure.
Sources
- Kingdom of Bavaria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
- Confederation of the Rhine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
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