Politics & Government

Declaration of Pillnitz Supports French Monarchy

Frederick William II of Prussia and Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor, jointly issued the Declaration of Pillnitz in response to growing unrest in France. Their declaration expressed support for the French monarchy amidst escalating revolutionary activities, aiming to unify European monarchs against what they viewed as the chaos of revolution. This declaration not only intimidated French revolutionaries but also sowed the seeds for broader European conflicts, as it indicated potential military intervention to restore the monarchy.

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