Treaties of Tilsit signed
- When
- 1807
- Where
- Tilsit
- Episodes
- 3
The Treaties of Tilsit were signed in July 1807 between France, Prussia, and Russia, establishing alliances and territorial reorganizations. Napoleon and Russian Emperor Alexander I negotiated these agreements following the Battle of Friedland, marking a shift from conflict to alliance.
Episodes
- Meeting at Tilsit
Napoleon and Alexander I met at Tilsit on 25 June 1807 to negotiate peace following the Battle of Friedland.
- Signing of the First Treaty
The first treaty was signed on 7 July 1807 between Napoleon and Alexander I on a raft in the Neman river.
- Prussian Terms
Prussia agreed to reduce its army to 43,000 and pay tributes, with the sum later lowered to 120 million francs.
Background and detail
Background. Following the Battle of Friedland in June 1807, Napoleon and Alexander I met at Tilsit. The treaties ended the War of the Fourth Coalition. Alexander switched sides from the Third Coalition to form an alliance with Napoleon, joining the Continental System. The negotiations took place on a raft in the Neman river.
Terms and Consequences. The first treaty was signed on 7 July between Napoleon and Alexander I. Prussia was required to reduce its army to 43,000 and pay significant tributes. The Tsar agreed to evacuate Wallachia and Moldavia. These terms established new alliances and territorial reorganizations in Central Europe.
People involved
- Napoleon · French Emperor
- Alexander I · Russian Emperor
Sources
- Treaties of Tilsit Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-10
- Alexander I of Russia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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