William Pitt the Younger Chatham, 2nd27 March 1801
Pitt recognizes the French Directorate. Pitt has none of the ideological objections he had with the revolutionary regimes
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Pitt recognizes the French Directorate. Pitt has none of the ideological objections he had with the revolutionary regimes
Pitt agrees a peace with France for the sake of security
Together with the Treaty of Lun‚ville (1801) the Treaty of Amiens marks the end of the Second Coalition
Under the Treaty of Amiens France withdraws from the Papal States; it fixed the borders of French Guiana; Malta, Gozo, and Comino are restored to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and the islands are declared neutral
An unfavourable peace is signed with France which quickly breaks down and leads to Pitt's return to power
The Treaty is made possible by William Pitt's resignation on a separate issue with Addington replacing him, the British negotiators are led by Robert Jenkinson, Lord Liverpool.
The Treaty of Amiens confirms "peace, friendship, and good understanding" and arranges for the restoration of prisoners and hostages.
Under the Treaty of Amiens Britain gives up the Cape Colony (occupied after Napoleon's invasion of the United Provinces in 1803), and much of the West Indies to the Batavian Republic, and also withdraws from Egypt.
Helps negotiate the Treaty of Amiens
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