State

Grand Duchy of Berg

grand duchy

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1806–1813
Founded
1806
Ended
1813
Capital
Düsseldorf
Government
monarchy
Languages
German
Preceded by
Duchy of ClevesDuchy of BergHerrschaft Rheda

Overview

The Grand Duchy of Berg (German: Großherzogtum Berg), also known as the Grand Duchy of Berg and Cleves, was a territorial grand duchy established in 1806 by Napoleon after his victory at the Battle of Austerlitz (1805) on territories between the French Empire at the Rhine river and the German Kingdom of Westphalia.

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Records (3)

  1. 1806 — Battle of SaalfieldBattle · France ▸ Prussia, Saxony
  2. 1809 — Battle of GefreesBattle · Austria, Brunswick ▸ France, Bavaria
  3. 1814 — Battle of MerxemBattle · United Kingdom, Prussia ▸ France

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