Battle of Heilsberg
Russian forces resist Napoleon at Heilsberg shortly before the decisive defeat at Friedland.
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1807 in Russia
Explore 16 historical events and records for Russia in 1807.
Historical records for Russia in 1807
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June
Battle of Friedland
Napoleon defeats the Russian army at Friedland, forcing Alexander to seek peace.
Peace
Alexander meets Napoleon on a raft in the River Neman to begin peace negotiations.
July
Treaty of Tilsit
Alexander I meets Napoleon at Tilsit and agrees to peace and alliance terms after Russian defeat.
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
Alexander accepts the creation of the Duchy of Warsaw and Kingdom of Westphalia under the Napoleonic settlement.
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
Alexander accepts the drastic reduction of Prussia imposed by Napoleon at Tilsit.
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
Alexander and Napoleon conclude peace between Russia and France at Tilsit.
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
Alexander recognises Napoleon's dominant position in central and western Europe under the Treaty of Tilsit.
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
Alexander secures Russian interests in eastern Europe while entering an uneasy partnership with Napoleon.
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
Russia agrees to mediate between Britain and France as part of the Tilsit settlement.
Treaty of Tilsit, 1st
The settlement leaves Russia free to act against Sweden, contributing to the conquest of Finland in 1808-1809.
Independence of Danzig
Under the Tilsit settlement, Danzig becomes a nominally free city under French influence.
Rule of River Elbe
The Tilsit settlement strips Prussia of territories west of the Elbe as Napoleon reorganises central Europe.
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
The second Tilsit treaty imposes severe territorial losses on Prussia and creates the Duchy of Warsaw.
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Continental System
After Tilsit, Alexander agrees to participate in Napoleon's Continental System against British trade.
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State to Alexander I
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