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The treaty of Schonbrunn (1809) was signed after which one of the following battles?
Explanation
The Treaty of Schönbrunn, also known as the Treaty of Vienna, was signed on October 14, 1809, between the French Empire and the Austrian Empire [1]. This treaty officially concluded the War of the Fifth Coalition, which was a significant phase of the broader Napoleonic Wars. The primary military catalyst for the treaty was the Battle of Wagram (July 5–6, 1809), where Napoleon's forces decisively defeated the Austrian army led by Archduke Charles [2]. Following this defeat and a subsequent ceasefire at Znaïm, Austria was forced to accept humiliating terms, including the loss of significant territories such as the Adriatic coastline and parts of Bavaria and Warsaw. The treaty solidified French dominance in Central Europe and forced Austria to recognize Napoleon's previous conquests and his brother Joseph's rule in Spain.
Sources
- [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Sch%C3%B6nbrunn
- [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Wagram