Congress of Vienna
September 18, 1814 – June 9, 1815
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Conference of European states that redrew the map of Europe after Napoleon's defeat and set up a balance of power that lasted for decades.
Location
- Vienna 48.2082, 16.3738
Commanders
Other 4
Klemens von Metternich
Foreign Minister of Austria, Chaired the congress · 1773–1859
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord
Foreign Minister of France, Won France a place among the great powers · 1754–1838
Alexander I of Russia
Emperor of Russia, Gained most of Poland for Russia · 1777–1825
Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh
Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, Led the British delegation · 1769–1822
