Napoleon III and Emperor Francis Joseph Meet at Villafranca
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History
- Subcategories: Emperors, Caesars, Khans, Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, German History, French History
- Geographical Location: Italy, Austria
- Date: July 11, 1859
Article abstract: Napoleon III and Emperor Francis Joseph meet at Villafranca to engage in a diplomatic meeting that leads to an armistice.
Summary of Event
On April 29, 1859, Austria declared war on the Italian kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont. On May 3, France entered the war against Austria. The combatants were under the titular command of the three sovereigns, although neither Napoleon III nor Francis Joseph had ever commanded an army on the battlefield. Two signal victories were won by the Franco-Sardinian allies at Magenta and Solferino. By the end of...
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