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Maximilian I Joseph Biography and Timeline

Follow Maximilian I Joseph through 7 dated historical records for Germany.

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Maximilian I Joseph, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

7Distinct records

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1799–1818Years on this page

1799

Elector

King · Elector of Bavaria · Bavaria · House / House of Wittelsbach

Appointed Elector of Bavaria, 1799-1806

Role range: 1806-1825

1801

Signs a separate peace with France

King · Elector of Bavaria · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Signs a separate peace with France

Role range: 1800-1815 – 1806-1825

1805

Alliance Maximilian I Joseph and France

King · Elector of Bavaria · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Makes an alliance with France against the Allies

Role range: 1800-1815 – 1806-1825

1805

Treaty of Pressburg

King · Elector of Bavaria · Pressburg · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Gains territory & assumes title of King

Role range: 1800-1815 – 1806-1825

1806

Succession

King · Bavaria · House / House of Wittelsbach

Succeeds as King of Bavaria

Role range: 1806-1825

1813

Alliance Maximilian I Joseph and Austria

King · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Agrees an Alliance with Austria against France

Role range: 1800-1815 – 1806-1825

1818

Constitution of Germany

King · Bavaria · Government / Government of Germany

Grants Bavaria a Liberal Constitution

Role range: 1806-1825

Records, sources and methodology

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