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The Age of Enlightened Despotism
1689-1815
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Peter the Great of Russia: 1672-1725; r. 1682-1725
- 1689: Peter takes personal rule.
- 1697: Peter makes his European tour.
- 1700: The Great Northern War begins.
- 1703: Peter founds St. Petersburg.
- 1721: Peace of Nystad end the Great Northern War.
- 1722: Table of Ranks is issued.
- 1725: Peter dies.
Catherine the Great of Russia: 1729-96; r. 1762-1796
- 1762: Catherine becomes empress.
- 1767: Catherine summons the Legislative Commission.
- 1771-1775: Pugachev's Rebellion.
- 1772: First Partition of Poland.
- 1774: Treaty of Kuchuk-Kainardji.
- 1785: Charter of the Nobility.
- 1793: Second Partition of Poland.
- 1795: Third Partition of Poland.
Frederick the Great of Prussia: 1712-86; r. 1740-86
- 1740: Seized Silesia to begin the War of the Austrian Succession
- Permits freedom of worship and freedom of the press.
- 1748: Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ends the War of the Austrian Succession.
- Prussia retains Silesia.
- 1756-63: The Seven Years War.
- 1768: The Political Testament.
Joseph II of Austria: 1741-90; r. 1765-90
- 1765-1780: Joseph II is co-regent with Maria Theresa.
- 1780: Joseph II begins sole rule.
- 1784: The constitution of Hungary is abrogated.
Napoleon I of France: 1769-1821; r. 1799-1815
- 1799: Consulate is established.
- 1801: Concordat with the papacy.
- 1805: Nelson defeats French fleet at Trafalgar.
- 1806: Battle of Jena.
- The Continental System begins.
- 1807: Treaty of Tilsit.
- 1812: Invasion of Russia.
- Battle of Borodino.
- 1813: Battle of the Nations (Battle of Leipzig).
- 1814: Quadruple Alliance formed.
- Congress of Vienna convenes.
- 1815: Napoleon returns from Elba.
- Battle of Waterloo.
- Holy Alliance is formed.
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