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May1814

Historical Events in May 1814

May 4 Bourbon reign restored in France

Decree of Valencia

May 4 King Ferdinand VII of Spain signs the Decree of the 4th of May, returning Spain to absolutism

King of Spain Ferdinand VII

May 5 British attack Fort Ontario, Oswego, New York
May 17 Denmark cedes Norway to Sweden (National Day)
May 17 Norwegian constitution passed by constituent assembly at Eidsvoll
May 17 Occupation of Monaco changes from French to Austrian

Treaty of Paris

May 30 Napoleonic Wars: War of the Sixth Coalition - the Treaty of Paris (1814) is signed returning French borders to their 1792 extent.

French Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte

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