The Treaty of Pressburg, also known as the Peace of Pressburg, was a pivotal agreement signed on December 26, 1805, between the French Empire led by Napoleon Bonaparte and the Austrian Empire. This treaty was the result of the decisive French victory at the Battle of Austerlitz, which marked the end of the War of the Third Coalition.
Historical Context: The War of the Third Coalition was an effort by several European powers, including Austria, Russia, and United Kingdom, to curb the expansion of the French Empire under Napoleon. After the defeat of the Austrian Army at Austerlitz, Austria was forced to negotiate peace terms.
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