Treaties of Reichenbach (1813)

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Treaties of Reichenbach (1813)

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A series of 1813 agreements forming a coalition against Napoleon I.

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Origins & Early Life

The Treaties of Reichenbach were a series of agreements signed in Reichenbach (present-day Dzierżoniów) between Great Britain, Prussia, Russia, and Austria. These accords served to establish and strengthen a united coalition force against Napoleon I of France. On 14 June 1813 the Treaty of Reichenbach was signed between Great Britain and Prussia.

Career & Major Achievements

The British were represented by Sir Charles Stewart, the half-brother of Foreign Secretary Lord Castlereagh, who had been named the British ambassador to Prussia. The Prussians initially wanted Britain to fund 100,000 men but Castlereagh, suspicious of the poorly trained state of the Prussian army, insisted on paying for 80,000 only. To maintain this force, Britain agreed to provide Prussia a subsidy of 666,666 pounds sterling.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In exchange for this aid, the king of Prussia agreed to cede the principality of Hildesheim and other territories to the Electorate of Hanover, enlarging the latter by 250,000-300,000 people. On 15 June 1813 the Treaty of Reichenbach was signed between Great Britain and Russia. The negotiations for this treaty were led by the British ambassador to Russia, Lord Cathcart.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1813: 1813 Milestone — On 14 June 1813 the Treaty of Reichenbach was signed between Great Britain and Prussia.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaties of Reichenbach (1813)

True or False: “True or false: The Treaties of Reichenbach were primarily designed to establish a lasting peace settlement between Great Britain and Prussia.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The treaties were not about peace settlement; they were specifically designed to establish and strengthen a united military coalition force against Napoleon I of France.

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