1797 ⟶ Directory Ratifies Treaty of Leoben with Austria
April 30: The Directory ratifies the Treaty of Leoben.
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1797
1799
🤝 Directory Ratifies Treaty of Leoben with Austria
April 30: The Directory ratifies the Treaty of Leoben.⟶
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🤝 Treaty of Leoben: Austria Cedes Belgian Netherlands
April 18: Preliminary Treaty of Leoben; Austria gives up its claim to the Austrian Netherlands ("Belgian Provinces"); a secret agreement divides the territories of Venice between Austria and France.⟶
French Revolutionary WarsTreatyAustriaBelgiumMilitary DiplomacyTerritorial DisputesNapoleon BonaparteWar of the First CoalitionCession
⚔️ Directory Orders Bonaparte to Pressure Austria
🕊️ Treaty of Campo Formio: Peace Treaty Between France and Austria
October 17: Signature of peace between Austria and France in the Treaty of Campo Formio. Austria obtains Venice and its possessions, while France receives Belgium and the left bank of the Rhine River as far as Cologne.⟶
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⚔️ Directory Declares War on Austria and Tuscany
March 12: The Directory declares war on Austria and on the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.⟶
French RevolutionDirectoryWarAustriaTuscanyMilitary CampaignsEuropean ConflictsExpansionismFirst CoalitionNapoleonic Wars (precursor)
🤝 Bonaparte Received by the Directory
October 17: Bonaparte is received by the Directory.⟶
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