Head of Confederation
Appointed Head of the Confederation, 1st term
Historical events in 1807
177 historical records
January 18075 historical events
Decree
Answers Napoleon's decree by British Order in Council closing coastal waters to France
Birth of Robert Edward Lee
Birth of Robert Edward Lee
Birth of Robert McClure
Robert McClure is born in Wexford and later leads the expedition credited with completing the first known transit of the Northwest Passage.
Slavery
A Letter on the Abolition of the Slave Trade, an essay summarizing the evidence, is published by Wilberforce and forms the basis for the final phase of the campaign
February 180713 historical events
Battle of Waltersdorf
French corps under Ney decisively defeat a Prussian army during Napoleon's Friedland campaign
Friedland Campaign Victory
French corps under Ney decisively defeat a Prussian army during Napoleon's Friedland campaign
Battle of Eylau
Murat saves the day at Eylau & checks the Russian advance. Helps Napoleon defeat Russian forces under Bennigsen with 18,000 cavalry
Battle of Eylau
Fights at the Battle of Eylau
Battle of Eylau
Fights at the Battle of Eylau
Battle of Eylau
Defeats the Russian forces under Bennigsen in east Prussia
Battle of Eylau
A fierce struggle ensued, made worse by a blinding snowstorm on the battlefield. The French found themselves in dire straits until a massed cavalry charge, made by 10,700 troopers formed in 80 squadrons, relieved the pressure on the centre.
Battle of Eylau
Davouts arrival meant the attack on the Russian left could commence, but the assault was blunted when a Prussian force under Lestoq suddenly appeared on the battlefield and, with Russian help, threw the French back.
Battle of Eylau
Ney came too late to effect any meaningful decision, so Bennigsen retreated. Casualties at this indecisive battle were horrific, perhaps 25,000 on each side. The lack of a decisive victory by either side meant that the war would go on
Battle of Eylau
The Russians fought Soults corps for possession of Eylau. Daybreak on February 8 saw 44,500 French troops on the field against 67,000 Russians. Napoleon hoped to pin Bennigsens army long enough to allow Neys and Davouts troops to outflank the Russians.
Order of St. Andrew
After the battle of Eylau awarded Order of St. Andrew, the highest order in the Russian empire
Birth of Count Lajos Batthy ny de N‚metpounds jv r
Birth of Count Lajos Batthy ny de N‚metpounds jv r
Slavery
Charles Grey moves for a second reading in the Commons, as tributes are made to Wilberforce, who had laboured for the cause during the preceding twenty years, the bill was carried by 283 votes to 16
March 180712 historical events
Peerage
Created Grand Duke of Berg & Cleves
Peerage
Created Grand Duke of Berg & Cleves
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term
Resignation of William Cavendish-Bentinck
Grenvilles "Ministry of all talents" collapses after failure to emancipate Catholics
Legislation
The Slave Trade Act receives the royal assent
Appointed Foreign Minister, 1st term, given key responsibilities for the countrys
Appointed Foreign Minister, 1st term, given key responsibilities for the countrys diplomacy in the Napoleonic Wars
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Minister, 1st term, given key responsibilities for the countrys diplomacy in the Napoleonic Wars
Legislation
Royal Assent is given to an Act abolishing slavery
Reform of Slavery
Royal Assent is given to an Act abolishing slavery
Reform of Trade
The Slave Trade Act receives the royal assent
Slavery
The Slave Trade Act receives the royal assent
President of Haiti
Appointed President of Haiti, the independent southern part of the island
April 18073 historical events
Chief Secretary
Appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland
Lieutenant General
Appointed Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General
Appointed Lieutenant General
May 18075 historical events
Abdication
Steps down in favor of Mustapha IV. Carrys out reforms but the military Janissaries & reactionary "Ulema" Council remain
Arrest of Selim III
Arrested by the Jannissaries
Election
Palmerston stood again for the Cambridge seat in May but he lost by three votes after he advised his supporters to vote for the other Tory candidate in the two-member constituency so as to ensure a Tory was elected
Election
Palmerston enters Parliament as Tory MP for the pocket borough of Newport on the Isle of Wight
Member of Parliament
Palmerston enters Parliament as Tory MP for the pocket borough of Newport on the Isle of Wight
June 180727 historical events
Battle of Heilsberg
Helps the French to an indecisive victory over the Russians
Battle of Heilsberg
Repels the Russians who retreat North
Battle of Heilsberg
After several months of recuperating from Eylau, Napoleon ordered the Grande Armee on the move once again.
Battle of Heilsberg
In fact, the French ran into the entire Russian army of over 50,000 men and 150 artillery guns.
Battle of Heilsberg
Learning that the Russians had encamped at their operational base in the town of Heilsberg, by the Alle River, Napoleon decided to conduct a general assault in the hopes of dislodging what he thought was the rearguard of the Russian army.
Battle of Heilsberg
Repeated and determined attacks by the French failed to dislocate the Russians, who were fighting inside elaborate earthworks designed to prevent precisely the kind of river crossing Napoleon was attempting. French casualties soared to 10,000 while the Russians lost about 6,000.
Battle of Heilsberg
The Russians eventually withdrew from Heilsberg as their position became untenable, prompting Napoleon to chase after them once again
Battle of Heilsberg
Russian forces resist Napoleon at Heilsberg shortly before the decisive defeat at Friedland.
Battle of Friedland
Seeing large numbers of Russian troops at the town of Friedland. Both sides engaged one another for the remainder of the day with no result
Battle of Friedland
The advance guard of Marshal Lannes reported seeing large numbers of Russian troops at the town of Friedland. Both sides engaged one another for the remainder of the day with no result. Crucially, Bennigsen believed he had enough time to cross the Alle the following day, to destroy the isolated units of Lannes, and to withdraw back across the river without ever encountering the main French army
Battle of Friedland
Fights at the Battle of Friedland
Battle of Friedland
Drives the Russians under the command of Bennigsen into Friedland
Battle of Friedland
Benningsen was trapped and had to fight. Having thrown all of his pontoon bridges at or near the bottleneck of the village of Friedland, Benningsen had unwittingly trapped his troops on the west bank.
Battle of Friedland
Both sides now used their cavalry freely to cover the formation of lines of battle, and a race between the rival squadrons for the possession of Heinrichsdorf ended in favor of the French under Grouchy and Nansouty.
Battle of Friedland
Lannes held Benningsen in place until the French had massed 80,000 troops on the left bank of the river.
Battle of Friedland
The French engaged the Russians first in the Sortlack Wood and in front of Posthenen in the early hours of the 14th.
Battle of Friedland
The Russians suffered heavy losses in the disorganized retreat over the river
Invasion of Portugal
Appointed 2nd-in-Command to Wellington
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the expedition to Portugal
Invasion of Portugal
Appointed Commander of the expedition to Portugal
Battle of Friedland
Napoleon defeats the Russian army at Friedland, forcing Alexander to seek peace.
Capture of Tilsit
Captures Tilsit after which the Russians agree to a truce
Armistice
After defeat at the Battle of Friedland Czar Alexander sent an envoy to seek an armistice with the French
Battle of Friedland
After defeat at the Battle of Friedland Czar Alexander sent an envoy to seek an armistice with the French
Peace
Napoleon & Alexander discuss peace after the Battle of Friedland
Peace
Frederick William attends the peace discussions between Napoleon & Alexander
Peace
Alexander meets Napoleon on a raft in the River Neman to begin peace negotiations.
July 180745 historical events
Birth of Guisseppe Garibaldi
Birth of Guisseppe Garibaldi
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
Gives Russia free hand in Sweden, Annexing the grand Duchy of Finland 1809
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
The Treaties of Tilsit were two agreements signed by Napoleon I of France in the town of Tilsit in July 1807 in the aftermath of his victory at Friedland. The first was signed on 7 July, between Tsar Alexander I of Russia and Napoleon I of France, when they met on a raft in the middle of the Neman River
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
Bennigsen had met with the crushing defeat of Friedland. The direct consequence of which is the Treaty of Tilsit
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
Alexander accepts the creation of the Duchy of Warsaw and Kingdom of Westphalia under the Napoleonic settlement.
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
Alexander accepts the drastic reduction of Prussia imposed by Napoleon at Tilsit.
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
Alexander and Napoleon conclude peace between Russia and France at Tilsit.
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
Alexander recognises Napoleon's dominant position in central and western Europe under the Treaty of Tilsit.
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
Alexander secures Russian interests in eastern Europe while entering an uneasy partnership with Napoleon.
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
Russia agrees to mediate between Britain and France as part of the Tilsit settlement.
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
The settlement leaves Russia free to act against Sweden, contributing to the conquest of Finland in 1808-1809.
Treaty of Tilsit
Alexander I meets Napoleon at Tilsit and agrees to peace and alliance terms after Russian defeat.
Continental System
The Treaty of Tilsit ended war between Imperial Russia and the French Empire and began an alliance between the two empires that rendered the rest of continental Europe almost powerless. The two countries secretly agreed to aid each other in disputes. France pledged to aid Russia against Ottoman Turkey while Russia agreed to join the Continental System against the British Empire
Rule of Duchy of Warsaw
Napoleon created French client states, which were formalized and recognized at Tilsit: the Kingdom of Westphalia, the Duchy of Warsaw and the Free City of Danzig. Some territory is awarded to Russia.
Rule of Duchy of Warsaw
Napoleon not only cemented his control of Central Europe but also had Russia and the truncated Prussia ally with him against his two remaining enemies, Great Britain and Sweden, triggering the Anglo-Russian and Finnish War
Rule of Duchy of Warsaw
The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed with Prussia on 9 July.
Rule of Duchy of Warsaw
The treaties were made at the expense of the Prussian king, who had already agreed to a truce on 25 June after the Grande Armee had pursued him to the easternmost frontier of his realm.
Rule of Free City of Danzig
Napoleon created French client states, which were formalized and recognized at Tilsit: the Kingdom of Westphalia, the Duchy of Warsaw and the Free City of Danzig. Some territory is awarded to Russia.
Rule of Free City of Danzig
Napoleon not only cemented his control of Central Europe but also had Russia and the truncated Prussia ally with him against his two remaining enemies, Great Britain and Sweden, triggering the Anglo-Russian and Finnish War
Rule of Free City of Danzig
The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed with Prussia on 9 July.
Rule of Free City of Danzig
The treaties were made at the expense of the Prussian king, who had already agreed to a truce on 25 June after the Grande Armee had pursued him to the easternmost frontier of his realm.
Rule of Kingdom of Westphalia
Napoleon created French client states, which were formalized and recognized at Tilsit: the Kingdom of Westphalia, the Duchy of Warsaw and the Free City of Danzig. Some territory is awarded to Russia.
Rule of Kingdom of Westphalia
Napoleon not only cemented his control of Central Europe but also had Russia and the truncated Prussia ally with him against his two remaining enemies, Great Britain and Sweden, triggering the Anglo-Russian and Finnish War
Rule of Kingdom of Westphalia
The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed with Prussia on 9 July.
Rule of Kingdom of Westphalia
The treaties were made at the expense of the Prussian king, who had already agreed to a truce on 25 June after the Grande Armee had pursued him to the easternmost frontier of his realm.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Prussia loses most of its Polish territory which goes to the Duchy of Warsaw. Prussia loses its territory west of the River Elbe to France. Danzig becomes a free city
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon I & Alexander I agree areas of interest. French control in central & western Europe & Russian Baltic control are recognised
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon I & Alexander I cease hostilities
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon created French client states, which were formalized and recognized at Tilsit: the Kingdom of Westphalia, the Duchy of Warsaw and the Free City of Danzig. Some territory is awarded to Russia.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon not only cemented his control of Central Europe but also had Russia and the truncated Prussia ally with him against his two remaining enemies, Great Britain and Sweden, triggering the Anglo-Russian and Finnish War.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
The Treaty of Tilsit ended war between Imperial Russia and the French Empire and began an alliance between the two empires that rendered the rest of continental Europe almost powerless.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed with Prussia on 9 July.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
The treaties were made at the expense of the Prussian king, who had already agreed to a truce on 25 June after the Grande Armee had pursued him to the easternmost frontier of his realm.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
The two countries secretly agreed to aid each other in disputes. France pledged to aid Russia against Ottoman Turkey while Russia agreed to join the Continental System against the British Empire
Treaty of Tilsit
The Treaty of Tilsit ended war between Imperial Russia and the French Empire and began an alliance between the two empires that rendered the rest of continental Europe almost powerless. The two countries secretly agreed to aid each other in disputes. France pledged to aid Russia against Ottoman Turkey while Russia agreed to join the Continental System against the British Empire
Independence of Danzig
Under the 2nd Treaty of Tilsit Danzig becomes a free city
Independence of Germany
Under the 2nd Treaty of Tilsit Danzig becomes a free city
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Prussia's Army is reduced to 42,000. Prussia loses most of its Polish territory to the grand Duchy of Warsaw. Prussia loses half of its territory west of the River Elbe to France. Danzig becomes a free city
Independence of Danzig
Under the Tilsit settlement, Danzig becomes a nominally free city under French influence.
Rule of River Elbe
The Tilsit settlement strips Prussia of territories west of the Elbe as Napoleon reorganises central Europe.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
The second Tilsit treaty imposes severe territorial losses on Prussia and creates the Duchy of Warsaw.
Invasion of Portugal
Sets sail from Cork in Ireland for Portugal
Invasion of Portugal
Sent to Portugal with 10,000 men
Invasion of Portugal
Wellington reaches Coruna in Portugal
Invasion of Denmark
Joins the Danish expedition
August 18078 historical events
Capture of Lyngby
Wellingtons brigade captures Lyngby, Denmark
Invasion of Denmark
Wellingtons brigade is the 1st to secure a beachhead
Constitution of France
The Tribunate is abolished leaving Napoleon in total power
Battle of Roskilde
Wellingtons brigade drives away a Danish force of 4,000
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief for the liberation of Portugal from France
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief for the liberation of Portugal from France
Invasion of Portugal
Appointed Commander in Chief for the liberation of Portugal from France
Battle of Copenhagen
Wellingtons brigade is reponsible defending supply lines
September 18075 historical events
Invasion of Denmark
Wellington informs his superiors he has cleared Zealand of resistance
Battle of Copenhagen
The Danes capitulate rather then endure further damage to Copenhagen
Invasion of Denmark
The Danes capitulate rather then endure further damage to Copenhagen
Portsmouth Block Mills
The block-making plant is judged capable of meeting the Royal Navy's full requirement for pulley blocks.
Battle of Copenhagen
Claims his rockets have caused 1 million pounds worth of damage
October 18071 historical events
Chief Minister
Appointed Chief Minister of Prussia
November 18075 historical events
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Russia signs a Treaty with France breaking the Anglon alliance against France
Invasion of Portugal
Begins the invasion of Portugal
Continental System
after the refusal of the Prince Regent, John VI of Portugal, to join the Continental System, Napoleon sent an army into Spain under General Jean-Andoche Junot with the task of invading Portugal
Invasion of Portugal
after the refusal of the Prince Regent, John VI of Portugal, to join the Continental System, Napoleon sent an army into Spain under General Jean-Andoche Junot with the task of invading Portugal
Invasion of Spain
Napoleon sends an army into Spain under Jean-Andoche Junot to invade Portugal, after the refusal of Prince Regent John VI to join the Continental System
December 18073 historical events
Capture of Lisbon
Junot captures Lisbon
Invasion of Portugal
Junot captures Lisbon
Embargo Act
The Embargo Act halts most foreign trade in an unsuccessful effort to protect neutral rights.
Resignation of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord
Talleyrand-Perigord resigns as minister of foreign affairs over his opposition to the Francon Alliance
Death of Philippe
Death of Antoine Philippe
French Ship Construction Coordinates Mast Standards
Shared rigging and spar dimensions simplified provisioning of important components across vessels. Its wider importance lay in lowering variation between warship types.
General
Appointed General of Division
Commander of 5th Corps
Appointed Commander of the 5th Corps
General
Appointed General
Peerage
Created Duc dAbrantes by Napoleon
General
Appointed General of Division
Commander of 5th Corps
Appointed Commander of the 5th Corps
Capture of Lisbon
Siezes Portugal on Napoleon's orders & marches into Lisbon
General
Appointed General by Napoleon after capturing Lisbon
Peerage
Created Duc dAbrantes by Napoleon after capturing Lisbon
Battle of Ostrolenka
Commands a division at Ostrolenka
Peerage
Created Duke of Dalmatie
Dismissal
Dismissed by Napolen but kept on as Vice Grand Elector
Resignation of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord
Talleyrand-Perigord resigns as minister of foreign affairs over his opposition to the Francon Alliance
The Phenomenology of Mind
Publication of "The Phenomenology of Mind"
Siege of Danzig
Serves in the siege of Danzig
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary, 3rd term
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
President of Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Resignation of Charles Grey
Grey remains out of office for 23 years. Attempts to secure Catholic emancipation are opposed by George III & other Minister's
Dissolution of Parliament
Proposes a Bill allowing Catholics into the Army & Navy, the King dissolves Parliament
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Lord Chancellor, 2nd term
Minister of Mint
Appointed Minister of the Mint
Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
President of Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Dissolution of Parliament
Dissolved after Grey proposes a Bill allowing Catholics into the Army & Navy
Duel of Stewart
Castlereagh & Canning have a duel
Slave Trade Abolition
Votes for the abolition of the British slave trade, despite Liverpool merchant opposition.
Slavery
Wilberforces bill passes all its stages through the House of Commons but it was too late in the Parliamentary session for it to complete its passage through the House of Lords
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Midhurst
Higher Capacity Steam Engine Installed
The eastern engine system was upgraded during changes to the workshop power supply. It provided an early model for integrated industrial manufacture.
Block Mills Meet Navy Demand
By September the Portsmouth establishment was considered capable of supplying the Navy's full block requirements. The design reduced manual operations between manufacturing stages.
Narrative of Nelson Death
Publishes an account of Nelson's final hours.
Pope
Appointed Procurator General
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State to Alexander I
Continental System
After Tilsit, Alexander agrees to participate in Napoleon's Continental System against British trade.
Plot
Accuses his son Ferdinand of sedition & seeking to usurp the royal title
Treaty Negotiations
Makes a secret Treaty with Napoleon
Treaty of Spain
Makes a secret Treaty with Napoleon
Succession
Succeeds as Sultan of Turkey
Siege of Constantinople
The British send a fleet to Constantinople, Turkey must yield to Russias demands. The Ambassador of Napoleon I is dismissed
Clermont Steamboat Makes Hudson Voyage
Robert Fulton's commercially influential steam vessel travelled the Hudson between New York and Albany. The development expanded the tools available for subsequent innovation.