Battle of New Orleans
Fought 2 weeks after the Treaty of Ghent had ended the war. Attacks Jacksons base but 2,000 British troops & Pakenham are killed
Historical events in 1815
134 historical records
January 18156 historical events
Siege of New Orleans
Attacks Jacksons base but 2,000 British troops & Pakenham are killed
Battle of New Orleans
Inflicts 2,000 British casualties & kills their commander during a British attack. Defeats the British forces led by Pakenham, the Duke of Wellingtons brother-in-law
Siege of New Orleans
Defeats the British forces led by Pakenham, the Duke of Wellingtons brother-in-law
Birth of Horace Wells
Birth of Horace Wells, discoverer of "laughing gas"
Birth of William Jener
Birth of William Jener
February 18154 historical events
Congress of Vienna
Arrives as the British Plenipotentiary
Treaty of Ghent
The US Senate unanimously approves the Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Ghent
President James Madison exchanges ratification papers with a British diplomat in Washington
Exile of Napoleon I
Escapes from Elba with his personal guard of 1,000
March 18156 historical events
Exile of Napoleon I
Lands in Cannes from Elba with 1,500 men & begins a march on Paris
Siege of Algiers
Enters Algiers harbour & forces the release of American prisoners
Congress of Vienna
Congress hears of Napoleon's escape from Elba
Congress of Vienna
Congress outlaws Napoleon
Corn Law
The Government enacts grain tariffs intended to protect domestic agricultural prices.
Congress of Vienna
Wellington leaves Vienna
May 18152 historical events
Arrest of Marechal Joachim Murat
Captured at the Battle of Tolentino
Battle of Tolentino
Defeated by the Austrian Army while trying to capture the Italian throne. Captured at the Battle of Tolentino & executed
June 181520 historical events
Peer of France
Appointed Peer of France
Invasion of Belgium
Hears of the French invasion of Belgium
Battle of Quatre Bras
Prior to meeting Wellington at Waterloo. Inconclusive Battle against a Dutch-Belgian
Battle of Quatre Bras
Battle of Quatre Bras
Battle of Quatre Bras
Withdraws to Mont St Jean
Battle of Waterloo
Commands the Old Guard at Waterloo
Battle of Ligny
Inconclusive Battle against Wellington & Blucher who still manage to join forces
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon's HQ is at Ferme du Caillou
Battle of Waterloo
During the morning of the battle reviews his troops at La Belle Alliance
Battle of Waterloo
The British lose close to 15,000 & the French 25,000 killed & wounded. The Allies have a force of 68,000 British, Belgians, Dutch & Germans under Wellington. Napoleon's "Hundred Days" rule is ended after defeat at Waterloo. Napoleon commands 72,000. Defeated by 66,000 British & Bluchers force of 45,000 against the French 71,000
Battle of Waterloo
Leads the Prussians against Napoleon's right
Battle of Waterloo
At 9PM Wellington & Blucher meet between La Belle-Alliance & Rossome
Battle of Waterloo
The Prussians lose 7,000 injured or killed. Aids Wellington to victory at Waterloo
Battle of Waterloo
Wellington & Blucher join up at La Belle Alliance after defeating Napoleon
Battle of Waterloo
The British lose close to 15,000 & the French 25,000 killed & wounded. The Allies have a force of 68,000 British, Belgians, Dutch & Germans under Wellington. Napoleon commands 72,000. Helps end Napoleon's "100 days" rule, Napoleon's final Battle. At 9PM Wellington & Blucher meet between La Belle-Alliance & Rossome
Succession
The French Legislative Assemblies recognises Napoleon II as Emperor
Abdication
Abdicates for the 2nd & final time
Invasion of France
Crosses the Belgian border into France
Federal League
Organizes the Federal League and promotes a federal programme for the peoples of the Rio de la Plata
Siege of Algiers
Sails away from Algiers after receiving assurances that piracy will end
July 18159 historical events
Result of Surrender of France
France accepts Allied terms at St Cloud, clearing the way for occupation and the post-Napoleonic settlement.
Surrender of France
France surrenders by the Treaty of St Cloud
Treaty of St Cloud
France surrenders by the Treaty of St Cloud
Result of Surrender of Paris
Allied occupation of Paris confirms the collapse of Napoleon's final political and military position.
Siege of Paris
The Allies enter Paris
Surrender of Paris
The Allies enter Paris
Succession
The French Legislative Assemblies vote for the restoration of Louis XVIII
Restoration
Louis XVIII is restored to the French throne
Exile of Napoleon II
Lives in Austria
August 18151 historical events
Unification
Established by the quadruple alliance, The Netherlands & Belgium are united
September 18154 historical events
Exile of Napoleon I
A prisoner of war at the Island of St Helena where he stays until his death in 1821
Alliance Agreement
Alexander uses the Holy Alliance to promote cooperation among Russia, Austria and Prussia after the Napoleonic Wars.
Alliance Holy Alliance
Russia, Austria and Prussia form the Holy Alliance, reflecting Alexander's religious vision for postwar European cooperation.
Holy Alliance
Signs the Holy Alliance with Austria and Prussia, invoking Christian principles in relations between the monarchies.
October 18153 historical events
Birth of Otto Furst von Bismarck
Birth of Otto Furst von Bismarck
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief of the Allied army
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief of the Allied army
November 18152 historical events
Second Treaty of Paris
Russia joins the allied powers in imposing the second peace settlement on France after Waterloo.
Constitution of Poland
Grants the Kingdom of Poland a constitution providing a parliament and limited civil guarantees.
December 18151 historical events
Execution
Marshal Ney is shot
Governor
Appointed Governor of Mainz
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff for the SAS. 2nd term
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff, 2nd term
Independence of Austria
Austria loses The Netherlands in the Treaty of Vienna
Independence of Netherlands
Austria loses The Netherlands in the Treaty of Vienna
Rule of Lombardy
Austria gains Lombardy in the Treaty of Vienna
Rule of Lombardy
Gains Lombardy in the Treaty of Vienna
Rule of Netherlands, The
Loses Holland in the Treaty of Vienna
Rule of Venetia
Austria gains Venetia in the Treaty of Vienna
Treaty of Vienna
Loses The Netherlands but gains Lombardy & Venetia
Reballion of Albanians in his army in Cairo
Puts down a rebellion of Albanians in his army in Cairo
Death of Charles Belasyse
Death of Charles Belasyse
Minister of Justice
Appointed Minister of Justice
President of the Council
Appointed President of the Council
Abdication
After defeat at Waterloo Napoleon I abdicates for a 2nd time to Napoleon II
Succession
After defeat at Waterloo Napoleon I abdicates for a 2nd time to Napoleon II
Professor at the Faculty of Letters
Cousin begins teaching at the Faculty of Letters and gains attention for his philosophical lectures.
Naval Construction Endures Restoration Transition
French shipbuilders retained standard warship design principles despite political changes after Napoleon. Its implications reached procurement as well as vessel design.
Minister of Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior by Napoleon during the "100 days"
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff
Commander of Army of the Alps
Appointed Commander of the Army of the Alps during the "Hundred Days"
Exile of Lazare Nicholas Marguerite Carnot
Exiled by Louis XVIII after the 100 days
Death of Marechal Joachim Murat
Court-martialled & executed
Execution
Court-martialled & executed
Exile of Lazare Nicholas Marguerite Carnot
Proscribed after Napoleon's downfall & retires to Germany
Minister of Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior by Napoleon during the "100 days"
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff
Exile of Nicolas-Jean de Dieu Soult
Goes into exile until 1819
Alliance Louis-Gabriel Suchet Albufera and Napoleon
Supports Napoleon during the "Hundred Day"
Commander of Army of the Alps
Appointed Commander of the Army of the Alps during the "Hundred Days"
Death of Michel Ney
Condemned for treason by the Chamber of Peers & shot
Execution
Condemned for treason by the Chamber of Peers & shot
Treason
Condemned for treason by the Chamber of Peers & shot
Restoration
Lands at Cannes attracting support as he marches on Paris
Restoration
Hears of discontent under the restored Bourbon monarchy & leaves Elba
Des Epimenides Erwachen
Publication of "Des Epimenides Erwachen"
Alliance Francis II and Holy Alliance
As Emperor of Austria joins the Holy Alliance
Commander of IV Corps
Appointed Commander of the IV Corps in Bluchers Army
Commander of Prussia
Appointed Commander of the Prussian Army in Belgium
Battle of Waterloo
Gagern fights at the Battle of Waterloo under the Duke of Nassau
Commander of IV Corps
Appointed Commander of the IV Corps in Bluchers Army
Congress of Vienna
Prussia acquires Westphalia & most of Saxony
Battle of Ligny
Defeated at the Battle of Ligny
Commander of Prussia
Appointed Commander of the Prussian Army in Belgium
Congress of Vienna
Selects St Helena as for Napoleon's exile
Exile of Stewart
Selects St Helena as for Napoleon's exile at the Congress of Vienna
Triple Alliance
Helps secure the Triple Alliance & with it the peace of Europe & fall of Napoleon
Athenian Society
Founds the Athenian Society for the liberation of Greece
Invention of Miners Lamp
Invents the Miners Safety Lamp
Invention of Tarmac
McAdams method for "macadamizing" roads is adopted in England
Knight Commander
Created Knight Commander of the Bath
Marshal
Appointed Commander of the British Army of occupation in France
Battle of Waterloo
Distinguises himself as the leader of the Household Cavalry brigade at the Battle of Waterloo, wounded in the right arm and had to undergo amputation, but he quickly learned to write with his left hand
Marshal
Appointed Commander the British forces of occupation in France
Birth of Alexandros Koumoundouros
Alexandros Koumoundouros is born in Messenia in 1815.
Birth of Otho
Birth of Otho, 2nd son of Louis of Bavaria
Death of Jose Morelos
Executed after being captured by the Spanish
Execution
Executed after being captured by the Spanish
Reballion of Morelos
The Spanish defeat Morelos rebel army & capture the rebel leader
Reballion of Morelos
The Spanish defeat Morelos rebel army & capture the rebel leader
Constitution of Netherlands, The
An hereditary monarchy is created
Hereditary Monarchy
An hereditary monarchy is created
Rule of Spice Islands
Under the Treaty of Vienna the Spice Islands are awarded to Holland. The Spice Islands are awarded to Holland under the Treaty of Vienna
Succession
Succeeds as King of The Netherlands. Called to occupy the absolute position of Stadholder by the States General
Treaty of Vienna
The Treaty recognizes the existence of the Kingdom of The Netherlands. The Spice Islands become Dutch & Ceylon & the Cape of Good Hope go to Britain. Luxembourg becomes a Grand Duchy
Unification
The United Netherlands is formed by Belgium & Holland by the Congress of Vienna. Proclaims himself King of a new united Netherlands
Alliance Alexander I and Europe's monarchs
Promotes a Christian vision of cooperation among Europe's monarchs after Napoleon's defeat.
King of Poland
Becomes King of the newly created Kingdom of Poland in personal union with the Russian crown.
Kingdom of Poland
The Vienna settlement creates the Kingdom of Poland in personal union with Russia, with Alexander as king.
Unification
The Vienna settlement establishes the Russian-controlled Kingdom of Poland from much of the former Duchy of Warsaw.
Quadruple Alliance
Russia remains part of the Quadruple Alliance created to preserve the post-Napoleonic European settlement.
Treaty of Vienna
Supports the Vienna settlement and the allied system intended to preserve peace after Napoleon's defeat.
Death of Ninth Dalai Lama
Lungtok Gyatso dies while still a child.
Economy of USA
Supports the creation of the second National Bank, a strong military, and a high tariff to protect the new factories opened during the war
Exile of Simon Bolivar
Flees to Jamaica
Manifesto
Completes the manifesto, "La Carta de Jamaica"