Historical Events tagged with "indemnities"
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Politics & Government
Second Treaty of Paris Restores French Borders
November 20th, 1815 209 years ago
The Second Treaty of Paris was signed to reestablish the French frontiers to their 1790 extent after the Napoleonic Wars. This treaty imposed significant indemnities on France and authorized the continued occupation by Allied troops from Great Britain, Austria, Prussia, and Russia for several years. The negotiations were part of a broader effort to ensure peace in Europe following the upheaval caused by Napoleon's reign.
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