The War of the Fourth Coalition was a conflict in the Napoleonic Wars between France and an alliance of Prussia, Russia, Britain, Saxony and Sweden. Prussia entered the war in 1806, concerned about growing French influence in Germany after the creation of the Confederation of the Rhine. Napoleon destroyed the Prussian army at the twin battles of Jena and Auerstedt in October and entered Berlin, from where he proclaimed the Continental System, a blockade against British trade. The war continued against the Russians in Poland and East Prussia, with the bloody battle of Eylau and a French victory at Friedland. The Treaties of Tilsit ended the war and left Napoleon dominant in Europe.
Before and after
- 2 December 1805Battle of Austerlitz
- 23 December 1805Birth of Joseph Smith
- from 1 January 1806 to 9 November 1918Kingdom of Bavaria
- from 1806 to 1812Eighth Russo-Turkish War
- from 1806 to 1807War of the Fourth Coalition
- from 8 February 1806 to 18 July 1806Invasion of Naples
- 20 May 1806Birth of John Stuart Mill
- from 5 June 1806 to 9 July 1810Kingdom of Holland
- from 1 August 1806 to 11 December 1813Founding of Confederation of the Rhine
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