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The commission was established on 1 July 1812 by order of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Its chief tasks included the creation of Lithuanian armed forces, and the provisioning of Napoleon's troops. The provinces of Vilnius, Grodno, Minsk and Białystok were attached to the jurisdiction of the government of Lithuania.
May 5, 2021 · Celebrations to greet Napoleon were also held in other towns of the Grand Duchy: Hrodna, Raseiniai, Volkovysk, Lida, Novogrudok, Švenčionys and others. Later on, the French celebrated the occupation of Moscow, as well as the name-day of Empress Marie Louise.
Apr 5, 2024 · Grand duchy of Lithuania, state, incorporating Lithuania proper, Belarus, and western Ukraine, which became one of the most influential powers in eastern Europe (14th–16th century).
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The Duchy of Warsaw (Polish: Księstwo Warszawskie; French: Duché de Varsovie; German: Herzogtum Warschau), also known as the Grand Duchy of Warsaw and Napoleonic Poland, was a French client state established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1807, during the Napoleonic Wars.
Jan 15, 2003 · On 1 July 1812, Napoleon re-established the Grand Duchy of Lithuania with its own government. The Grand Duchy was divided into 4 departments: Vilnius, Grodno (Gardinas), Minsk, and Bielostok (Baltstogė). Alexander Sapiega was named Chief of the Military Commission. Napoleon ordered the Grand Duchy to form its own army on 5 July.
Jul 15, 1995 · July 15, 1995 History-before-1900 9,673 Views. by Vytas Kernius. While the arrival of the French Emperor in Lithuania was all fun and games, his departure turned out to be a disaster.
On 1 July, 1812, Napoleon had signed a text establishing the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (also known as the Provisional Government of Lithuania): the initial aim was to raise troops in the Lithuanian territories and provision the rearguard of the Grande Armée. Despite putting in place an extensive system of government and administration (he ...
