22 April 1806Death of VilleneuvePierre-Charles Villeneuve
Dies after returning to France from captivity.
Historical records for France in 1806, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Dies after returning to France from captivity.
Konigsberg surrenders to Murat
Konigsberg surrenders to Murat
Defeats the forces of Frederick William III
Distimguishes himself at the Battle of Jena
Heads the pursuit of the Prussians
Defeats the Prussians before the arrival of the Russians
Fights at the Battle of Jena
Commands a division at Jena
Captures Erfurt after the Battle of Jena
Captures Prentzlau after the Battle of Jena
Orders the confiscation of British merchandise in French territory. Declares the British isles to be in a state of blockade
Captures Warsaw in pursuit of the Russians
Blücher's force is removed from active operations after capitulating at Lübeck.
Forces Blucher to surrender at Lubeck
Commands a division at Pultusk
Indecisive Battle in pursuit of the Russians
Awarded the Legion of Honour
Commands a division at Saalfield
Appointed Prince de Benevent by Napoleon
Appointed Prince de Benevent by Napoleon
Consolidates the French hold on western Germany after the Ulm-Austerlitz campaign
Succeeds as King of Naples
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