Battle of Paris (1814)

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Background

In 1813 Napoleon I was retreating from his failed invasion of Russia. Allied armies were joined together and defeated the French at the Battle of Leipzig. Austrian emperor, Francis I, was interested in seeking peace with the French but both Tsar Alexander I of Russia and Frederick William III of Prussia wished to invade France. Just as Napoleon had entered Moscow, so did Tsar Alexander wish to enter Paris.

Related Topics:
1813 - Napoleon I - Russia - Battle of Leipzig - Austrian - Francis I - Tsar Alexander I of Russia - Frederick William III of Prussia - Moscow - Paris

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