Death of Villeneuve
Dies after returning to France from captivity.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1806 in France
Explore 24 historical events and records for France in 1806.
Historical records for France in 1806
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16Places on this page
April
June
Capture of Konigsberg
Konigsberg surrenders to Murat
Siege of Konigsberg
Konigsberg surrenders to Murat
October
Battle of Auerstadt
Defeats the forces of Frederick William III
Battle of Jena
Distimguishes himself at the Battle of Jena
Battle of Jena
Heads the pursuit of the Prussians
Battle of Jena
Defeats the Prussians before the arrival of the Russians
Battle of Jena
Fights at the Battle of Jena
Battle of Jena
Commands a division at Jena
Capture of Erfurt
Captures Erfurt after the Battle of Jena
Capture of Prentzlau
Captures Prentzlau after the Battle of Jena
November
Decree
Orders the confiscation of British merchandise in French territory. Declares the British isles to be in a state of blockade
Capture of Warsaw
Captures Warsaw in pursuit of the Russians
Result of Surrender of Blücher at Lübeck
Blücher's force is removed from active operations after capitulating at Lübeck.
Surrender of Blücher at Lübeck
Forces Blucher to surrender at Lubeck
December
Battle of Pultusk
Commands a division at Pultusk
Battle of Golymin
Indecisive Battle in pursuit of the Russians
Other events (month unknown)
Award
Awarded the Legion of Honour
Battle of Saalfield
Commands a division at Saalfield
Prince de Benevent
Appointed Prince de Benevent by Napoleon
Prince de Benevent
Appointed Prince de Benevent by Napoleon
Rule of Germany
Consolidates the French hold on western Germany after the Ulm-Austerlitz campaign
Shipbuilding Templates Support Distributed Dockyards
Common plans allowed builders at multiple yards to work from comparable dimensions and specifications. The improvement promoted consistent handling or construction across naval yards.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Naples
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