Reform of Political Repression
The Council of State supports Napoleon's mass deportations against the "Jacobins"
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1801 in France
Explore 41 historical events and records for France in 1801.
Historical records for France in 1801
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January
February
Coalition, 2nd
After this Treaty, Great Britain was the sole nation still at war with France
Coalition, 2nd
Austria makes peace with France.
Coalition, 2nd
Forced to sue for peace, the Austrians signed another in a series of humiliating treaties. This Treaty (along with the Treaty of Amiens of 1802) marked the end of the Second Coalition against Napoleon.
Coalition, 2nd
Joseph Bonaparte signed for France, whereas Count Ludwig von Cobenzl, the Austrian Foreign Minister, signed for the Emperor.
Coalition, 2nd
The Austrian army had been defeated by Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Marengo on 14 June 1800 and then by Jean Victor Moreau at the Battle of Hohenlinden on 3 December.
Coalition, 2nd
The signatory parties were the French Republic and Holy Roman Emperor Francis II, who was negotiating on his own behalf as ruler the hereditary domains of the Habsburg Monarchy and also on behalf of the other rulers who controlled territories within the Holy Roman Empire.
Treaty of Campo Formio
After this Treaty, Great Britain was the sole nation still at war with France. The Treaty of Luneville declared that "there shall be, henceforth and forever, peace, amity, and good understanding" among the parties. The Treaty required Austria to enforce the conditions of the earlier Treaty of Campo Formio (concluded on 17 October 1797)
Treaty of Campo Formio
Austria makes peace with France.
Treaty of Campo Formio
Forced to sue for peace, the Austrians signed another in a series of humiliating treaties. This Treaty (along with the Treaty of Amiens of 1802) marked the end of the Second Coalition against Napoleon.
Treaty of Campo Formio
Joseph Bonaparte signed for France, whereas Count Ludwig von Cobenzl, the Austrian Foreign Minister, signed for the Emperor.
Treaty of Campo Formio
The Austrian army had been defeated by Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Marengo on 14 June 1800 and then by Jean Victor Moreau at the Battle of Hohenlinden on 3 December.
Treaty of Campo Formio
The signatory parties were the French Republic and Holy Roman Emperor Francis II, who was negotiating on his own behalf as ruler the hereditary domains of the Habsburg Monarchy and also on behalf of the other rulers who controlled territories within the Holy Roman Empire.
Treaty of Luneville
Austria makes peace with France. The signatory parties were the French Republic and Holy Roman Emperor Francis II, who was negotiating on his own behalf as ruler the hereditary domains of the Habsburg Monarchy and also on behalf of the other rulers who controlled territories within the Holy Roman Empire. Joseph Bonaparte signed for France, whereas Count Ludwig von Cobenzl, the Austrian Foreign Minister, signed for the Emperor
Treaty of Luneville
Austria makes peace with France. The signatory parties were the French Republic and Holy Roman Emperor Francis II, who was negotiating on his own behalf as ruler the hereditary domains of the Habsburg Monarchy and also on behalf of the other rulers who controlled territories within the Holy Roman Empire. Joseph Bonaparte signed for France, whereas Count Ludwig von Cobenzl, the Austrian Foreign Minister, signed for the Emperor
Treaty of Luneville
After this Treaty, Great Britain was the sole nation still at war with France. The Treaty of Luneville declared that "there shall be, henceforth and forever, peace, amity, and good understanding" among the parties. The Treaty required Austria to enforce the conditions of the earlier Treaty of Campo Formio (concluded on 17 October 1797)
Treaty of Luneville
Austria makes peace with France.
Treaty of Luneville
Forced to sue for peace, the Austrians signed another in a series of humiliating treaties. This Treaty (along with the Treaty of Amiens of 1802) marked the end of the Second Coalition against Napoleon.
Treaty of Luneville
Joseph Bonaparte signed for France, whereas Count Ludwig von Cobenzl, the Austrian Foreign Minister, signed for the Emperor.
Treaty of Luneville
The Austrian army had been defeated by Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Marengo on 14 June 1800 and then by Jean Victor Moreau at the Battle of Hohenlinden on 3 December.
Treaty of Luneville
The signatory parties were the French Republic and Holy Roman Emperor Francis II, who was negotiating on his own behalf as ruler the hereditary domains of the Habsburg Monarchy and also on behalf of the other rulers who controlled territories within the Holy Roman Empire.
March
Battle of Alexandria
The Battle of Alexandria is fought between the French army under General Menou and the British expeditionary corps under Sir Ralph Abercrombie, where the British troops had advanced towards Alexandria. Abercromby defeats the French but dies during the battle. The British advance and capture Alexandria 2nd Sept 1801
Peace
Signed by Joseph Bonaparte and the Marquess Cornwallis as a "Definitive Treaty of Peace" between France and the United Kingdom
Peace
England keeps Ceylon & Trinidad & Malta is restored to the Knights of St John.
Peace
France keeps continental conquests.
Peace
Great Britain recognises the French Republic, the consequent peace, which lasted only one year, is the only period during which Great Britain was not at war with France during the so-called Great French War.
Peace
Signed by Joseph Bonaparte and the Marquess Cornwallis as a "Definitive Treaty of Peace" between France and the United Kingdom.
Other events (month unknown)
Concordat
Napoleon sees religion as a uniting social force. France recognizes Catholicism as "the religion of the majority of Frenchmen". Agreed with Pius VII in an effort to undermine the effects of the emgre clergy. Agreed after the Battle of Marengo at the request of Napoleon
Governor
Appointed Governor of Padua
Inspector
Appointed Inspector General of Infantry
Inspector
Appointed Inspector General of Infantry
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance
Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War by Napoleon
Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War by Napoleon
Rule of Egypt
French forces in Egypt are defeated by the Anglo-Turkish alliance & repatriated
Sequential Block Production System Designed
Brunel develops a linked sequence of specialised machines so pulley blocks can be produced repeatedly to standard dimensions.
Tissue-Based Anatomy
Establishes tissue analysis as a foundation of pathological anatomy.
Treatise on Membranes
Classifies organs according to distinct tissues and membranes.
Tribunate
Appointed Member of Tribunate
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