10 June 1807Battle of HeilsbergAlexander I
Russian forces resist Napoleon at Heilsberg shortly before the decisive defeat at Friedland.
Historical records for Russia in 1807, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Russian forces resist Napoleon at Heilsberg shortly before the decisive defeat at Friedland.
Napoleon defeats the Russian army at Friedland, forcing Alexander to seek peace.
Alexander meets Napoleon on a raft in the River Neman to begin peace negotiations.
Alexander I meets Napoleon at Tilsit and agrees to peace and alliance terms after Russian defeat.
Alexander accepts the creation of the Duchy of Warsaw and Kingdom of Westphalia under the Napoleonic settlement.
Alexander accepts the drastic reduction of Prussia imposed by Napoleon at Tilsit.
Alexander and Napoleon conclude peace between Russia and France at Tilsit.
Alexander recognises Napoleon's dominant position in central and western Europe under the Treaty of Tilsit.
Alexander secures Russian interests in eastern Europe while entering an uneasy partnership with Napoleon.
Russia agrees to mediate between Britain and France as part of the Tilsit settlement.
The settlement leaves Russia free to act against Sweden, contributing to the conquest of Finland in 1808-1809.
Under the Tilsit settlement, Danzig becomes a nominally free city under French influence.
The Tilsit settlement strips Prussia of territories west of the Elbe as Napoleon reorganises central Europe.
The second Tilsit treaty imposes severe territorial losses on Prussia and creates the Duchy of Warsaw.
After Tilsit, Alexander agrees to participate in Napoleon's Continental System against British trade.
Appointed Secretary of State to Alexander I
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