1797 ⟶ Treaty of Leoben: Austria Cedes Belgian Netherlands

April 18: Preliminary Treaty of Leoben; Austria gives up its...
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1797

🤝 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.⟶
Treaty of Leoben: Austria Cedes Belgian Netherlands (1797)
French Revolutionary WarsTreatyAustriaBelgiumMilitary DiplomacyTerritorial DisputesNapoleon BonaparteWar of the First CoalitionCession

🤝 Directory Ratifies Treaty of Leoben with Austria

April 30: The Directory ratifies the Treaty of Leoben.⟶
Directory Ratifies Treaty of Leoben with Austria (1797)
TreatyAustriaMilitaryFranceDiplomacyFirst CoalitionWarNapoleon BonaparteDirectory

🕊️ 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.⟶
Treaty of Campo Formio: Peace Treaty Between France and Austria (1797)
TreatyPeace TreatyFranceAustriaFrench Revolutionary WarsNapoleonic Wars (precursor)Territorial ChangesBelgiumVeniceRhineland