Kingdom of Westphalia: Map & History
The Kingdom of Westphalia was a client state of France in present-day Germany that existed from 1807 to 1813.
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The Kingdom of Westphalia was a client state of France in present-day Germany that existed from 1807 to 1813. While formally independent, it was ruled by Napoleon's brother Jérôme Bonaparte. It was named after Westphalia, but this was a misnomer since the kingdom had little territory in common with that area. The region mostly covered territory formerly known as Eastphalia.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kingdom of Westphalia
At its mapped extent, Kingdom of Westphalia covered territory in 1 present-day country. 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 Kingdom of Westphalia'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.
Kingdom of Westphalia: Key Facts
| Capital | Kassel |
|---|---|
| Religion | Catholic Church |
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Currencies | Westphalian frank, Westphalian thaler |
| Founded | 1807 |
| Dissolved | 1813 |
Preceded by
- Electorate of Hesse
Facts from Wikidata Q153943 (CC0).
Kingdom of Westphalia Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 43,140 km² in 1810 CE.
Kingdom of Westphalia: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Westphalia exist?
The Kingdom of Westphalia is dated to 1809 CE – 1813 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Westphalia?
The capital of the Kingdom of Westphalia was Cassel.
How large was the Kingdom of Westphalia at its peak?
At its peak in 1810 the Kingdom of Westphalia covered about 43,140 km².
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