Revolution & Napoleon 1789–1815
The French Revolution sweeps Europe; Napoleon's empire rises and falls; the Congress of Vienna redraws the map.
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Timeline
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1789 | French Revolution | Paris |
| 1795 | Third Partition of Poland; Poland disappears | Warsaw |
| 1805 | Austerlitz and Trafalgar | Battle of Austerlitz |
| 1806 | Holy Roman Empire dissolved | Vienna |
| 1809 | Finland passes to Russia | Turku |
| 1812 | Napoleon invades Russia | Battle of Borodino |
Battles and sites
- Battle of Austerlitz · 1805
- Battle of Trafalgar · 1805
- Battle of Borodino · 1812
- Battle of Leipzig · 1813