When did Napoleon and Tsar Alexander I meet to sign the Treaties of Tilsit?
Napoleon and Tsar Alexander I met on the 7th of July 1807 on a wooden raft in the Neman river. They signed the first treaty that day before formalizing agreements with Prussia three days later.
What territories did Russia gain from the Treaties of Tilsit?
Russia gained territory including Białystok which led to the creation of the Belostok Oblast. The country also received areas previously held by Prussia with a population of 200,000 inhabitants.
How much money did France levy as tribute from Prussia after the treaties were signed?
France fixed its tribute to be levied from Prussia at 154,500,000 francs on the 9th of March 1808. This sum was lowered in two steps to 120 million francs by the 1st of November 1808.
Which new political entities were created under the Treaty of Tilsit?
The treaties established the Kingdom of Westphalia and the Duchy of Warsaw while making Danzig a separate Free City. These entities formalized French control over Central Europe using territory taken from Prussian provinces.
When did cooperation between Russia and France break down following the Treaties of Tilsit?
Cooperation between Russia and France eventually broke down in 1810 when the tsar began to allow neutral ships to land in Russian ports. Napoleon crossed the Neman river again in June 1812 to invade Russia ending any vestige of alliance.