October 1808Congress of ErfurtAlexander I
Meets Napoleon at Erfurt, but the apparent Franco-Russian partnership conceals growing mistrust.
Historical records for Russia in 1808, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Meets Napoleon at Erfurt, but the apparent Franco-Russian partnership conceals growing mistrust.
Russian forces invade Swedish Finland, beginning the Finnish War under Alexander's government.
Appointed Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War
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