Confederation of the Rhine: Map & History
Confederation of the Rhine is mapped in the atlas for 1809 CE – 1814 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 258,129 km².
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The Confederated States of the Rhine, simply known as the Confederation of the Rhine or Rhine Confederation, was a confederation of German client states established at the behest of Napoleon some months after he defeated the Austrians and the Russians at the Battle of Austerlitz. Its creation brought about the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire shortly afterward. The Confederation of the Rhine lasted for only seven years, from 1806 to 1813, dissolving after Napoleon's defeat in the Battle of Leipzig.
Modern Countries Once Part of Confederation of the Rhine
At its mapped extent, Confederation of the Rhine covered territory in 3 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Confederation of the Rhine's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Confederation of the Rhine in Depth
Background
After the Treaty of Lunéville, which saw the annexation of the German territories of the left bank of the Rhine occupied by France, a new order of Central European states was established. The Final Imperial Recess of 1803 led to a radical transformation within the Holy Roman Empire. Some 112 immediate territories east of the Rhine were absorbed by larger states. Over three million people were affected by this change. All ecclesiastical territories save one were secularised and most free imperial cities underwent mediatisation. Besides Prussia, the Electorate of Baden and the Electorate of Württemberg benefited the most from these changes. The disappearance of ecclesiastical territories meant the Holy Roman Emperor lost important political support.
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Confederation of the Rhine: Key Facts
| Capitals | Free City of Frankfurt, Frankfurt |
|---|---|
| Official language | German |
| Form of government | confederation |
| Founded | 1 August 1806 |
| Dissolved | 11 December 1813 |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q154741 (CC0).
Confederation of the Rhine: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Confederation of the Rhine exist?
Confederation of the Rhine is dated to 1809 CE – 1814 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of Confederation of the Rhine?
The capital of Confederation of the Rhine was Free City of Frankfurt.
How large was Confederation of the Rhine at its peak?
At its peak in 1814 Confederation of the Rhine covered about 258,129 km².
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