Treaty of Paris (1815)

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Treaty of Paris (1815)

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The definitive treaty ending the Napoleonic Wars and reshaping European borders.

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Origins & Early Life

The Treaty of Paris of 1815, also known as the Second Treaty of Paris, was signed on 20 November 1815, after the defeat and the second abdication of Napoleon Bonaparte. In February, Napoleon had escaped from his exile on Elba, entered Paris on 20 March and began the Hundred Days of his restored rule. After France's defeat at the hands of the Seventh Coalition at the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon was forced to abdicate again, on 22 June.

Career & Major Achievements

King Louis XVIII, who had fled the country when Napoleon arrived in Paris, took the throne for a second time on 8 July. The 1815 treaty had more punitive terms than the treaty of the previous year. France was ordered to pay 700 million francs in indemnities, and its borders were reduced to those that had existed on 1 January 1790.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

France was to pay additional money to cover the cost of providing additional defensive fortifications to be built by neighbouring Coalition countries. Under the terms of the treaty, parts of France were to be occupied by up to 150,000 soldiers for five years, with France covering the cost.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1790: 1790 Milestone — France was ordered to pay 700 million francs in indemnities, and its borders were reduced to those that had existed on 1 January 1790.
2. 1815: 1815 Milestone — The Treaty of Paris of 1815, also known as the Second Treaty of Paris, was signed on 20 November 1815, after the defeat and the second abdication of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaty of Paris (1815)

True or False: “True or false: The Treaty of Paris of 1815 restored France's borders to the extent they held before the French Revolution.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The treaty mandated that France's borders be reduced to those that existed on January 1, 1790, which was a significant reduction from its pre-revolutionary size.

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