Institution

Confederation of the Rhine

1806 · 19th century

The Confederation of the Rhine was a union of German states formed in 1806 under the protection of Napoleon. Its creation led Francis II to abdicate the imperial title later that year. It marked the end of the Holy Roman Empire.

Confederation of the Rhine
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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Confederation of the Rhine. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/confederation-of-the-rhine
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“Confederation of the Rhine.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/confederation-of-the-rhine. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Confederation of the Rhine.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/confederation-of-the-rhine.
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