# Confederation of the Rhine created (1806)

URL: https://history-france.com/timeline/1806-confederation-of-the-rhine-created
Location: German states

Napoleonic reorganization ended the Holy Roman Empire and expanded French continental influence. Within the broader Consulate & Napoleonic Empire period, Napoleon consolidated many revolutionary reforms while concentrating power, building an empire and waging continental war. French institutions and armies reshaped Europe before military defeat restored the Bourbons. At this point in the timeline, the relevant governing authority is Napoleon I (Emperor of the French). Confederation of the Rhine created is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France. The event is positioned here so visitors can read it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion, culture and France’s wider international setting.

## Why it matters
Confederation of the Rhine created is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France.

Ruler at the time: [Napoleon I](https://history-france.com/rulers/napoleon-i-1804)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Confederation of the Rhine created](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Confederation+of+the+Rhine+created&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Confederation of the Rhine created](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Confederation+of+the+Rhine+created)
- [Vie-publique — French institutions and history](https://www.vie-publique.fr/)