Berlin in History

Sieyes was appointed French ambassador to Berlin and spent about a year representing the Directory in Prussia.

Orders the confiscation of British merchandise in French territory. Declares the British isles to be in a state of blockade

Napoleon threatens to invade Berlin if Prussia makes an alliance with Russia

Marshal Nicolas Oudinot fails to capture Berlin with his army of 120,000 and Napoleon is forced to withdraw westwards due to the threat to the north, crossing the Elbe in late September and organizing his forces around Leipzig

Marshal Nicolas Oudinot fails to capture Berlin with his army of 120,000 and Napoleon is forced to withdraw westwards due to the threat to the north, crossing the Elbe in late September and organizing his forces around Leipzig

Telegrams Berlin demanding details of the Prussian "Hohenzollern intrigue"

Leads the French delegation when the Congress of Berlin begins.

Supports a treaty mechanism for Great Power mediation over a possible Greek-Ottoman frontier rectification.

Supports treaty guarantees of religious liberty and the continued protection of established French rights in the Holy Places.

Signs the Berlin settlement on behalf of the French Republic.

Appointed Ambassador of Germany

Germany's final surrender instrument confirms the end of organised German resistance in Europe.

Present when Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel signs the final German Instrument of Surrender entering into force at 23:01 Central European Time

Scores a chipped penalty off the crossbar to give France an early lead.

Is sent off in extra time after headbutting Marco Materazzi.