When did Napoleon meet Alexander I at the Congress of Erfurt?
Napoleon met Alexander I on Tuesday the 27th of September 1808. The meeting lasted until Friday the 14th of October 1808.
Questions about Congress of Erfurt
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was the purpose of the Congress of Erfurt in 1808?
The Congress of Erfurt aimed to reaffirm an alliance forged at Tilsit just one year prior. It sought to turn Russia into a loyal partner against Britain and settle affairs in Spain while preparing for war with Austria.
Who secretly advised Alexander I to resist French demands during the Congress of Erfurt?
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord operated behind the scenes to undermine efforts between Napoleon and Alexander. His secret advice encouraged resistance rather than cooperation and accelerated the breakdown of trust.
How long did the Congress of Erfurt last from start to finish?
Erfurt served as the stage for this grand diplomatic theater from the 27th of September until the 14th of October 1808. Both leaders departed their host city on Friday the 14th of October 1808 after two weeks of proceedings.
Why did the alliance formed at the Congress of Erfurt collapse by 1812?
Russia stopped complying with Napoleon's Continental System by 1812 because economic warfare became impossible to maintain. Anti-French sentiment within the Russian court reached new heights and led directly to military confrontation.