Congress of Vienna
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Napoleonic Wars, Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, German History, French History, Russian/Former Soviet States History
- Geographical Location: Vienna
- Date: November 2, 1814-June 11, 1815
Article abstract: The Congress of Vienna settles European affairs after the twenty-year struggle with Napoleon and ushers in nearly a century of general peace on the Continent.
Summary of Event
One month before the defeat of Napoleon in April, 1814, his four major adversaries— Great Britain, Austria, Russia, and Prussia—had signed the Treaty of Chaumont on March 10, 1814. According to the terms of this treaty, they agreed to remain allied until final victory and then to hold a general European congress to secure the peace. In signing the first Peace...
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