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1797 in France — Page 6

Explore 206 historical events and records for France in 1797.

Historical records for France in 1797

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Treaty of Campo Formio

Napoleon I · Rastadt · Commander of Army of Interior · Revolution / Revolution of France

The Treaty is ratified at Rastadt

Treaty of Tolentino Bonaparte

Bonaparte, Napoleon · Tolentino · General · Revolution / Revolution of France

Bonaparte imposed the Treaty of Tolentino on the Papal States after French military advances. The settlement demanded territorial and financial concessions that weakened papal temporal power.

Triumphal reception after Italy Bonaparte

Bonaparte, Napoleon · Paris · General · Revolution / Revolution of France

Bonaparte returned to Paris with a reputation enhanced by battlefield success and the peace with Austria. Public honors gave the young general unusual standing in the politics of the Directory.

Troops Enter Political District Overnight

Augereau, Pierre Francois Charles · Paris · General · Revolution / Revolution of France

Augereau deployed soldiers around the legislative chambers during the night before 18 Fructidor, putting parliamentary leaders under direct military pressure.

Troops surround legislative district Council of Ancients

Augereau, Pierre Francois Charles · Paris · Legislator · Revolution / Revolution of France

Soldiers led by Augereau occupied key positions during the coup of 18 Fructidor. Their deployment breached safeguards intended to protect the legislature from direct military coercion.

Use of Public Churches Sparks Controversy

La Revelliere-Lepeaux, Louis Marie · Paris · Director · Revolution / Revolution of France

The governments tolerance for Theophilanthropic use of church buildings generated disputes about access, worship and the relationship between religion and the state.

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