Niemen Collection

Napoleon Bonaparte in Russia, meets Tsar Alexander I in Tilsit, on a floating pontoon set up on the Niemen River
6203445 Napoleon Bonaparte in Russia, meets Tsar Alexander I in Tilsit, on a floating pontoon set up on the Niemen River, which at the time marked the limit of the two territories by Bonamore

French army crossing the Niemen (colour litho)
725903 French army crossing the Niemen (colour litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (b.1853) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French army crossing the Niemen)

Napoleon is ferried halfway across the Niemen river, near Tilsit, to meet Alexander I and negotiate terms with him Date: 25-6 June 1807

A meeting of three leaders during the Napoleonic Wars -- Tsar Alexander I of Russia, Napoleon Bonaparte of France and Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia, meet on a raft in the Niemen river

Meeting of the two Emperors, 25 June 1807, (c1850). Artist: Francois-Louis Couché
Meeting of the two Emperors, 25 June 1807, (c1850). Napoleon I meets Alexander I, Czar of Russia, on a raft in the middle of the river Niemen, near Tilsit (Russia)

Italian Corps of Eugene de Beauharnais Crossing the Niemen on 30 June 1812, (1815). Artist: Albrecht Adam
Italian Corps of Eugene de Beauharnais Crossing the Niemen on 30 June 1812, (1815). Part of Napoleons Grande Armee embarking on the invasion of Russia

NAPOLEON AT TILSIT, 1807. Emperor Napoleon I, Czar Alexander I of Russia and King Frederick Wilhelm of Prussia meet at Tilsit, Prussia, on a raft in the Niemen River, July 1807

NAPOLEON I AT TILSIT, 1807. Emperor Napoleon I, Czar Alexander I of Russia and King Frederick William III of Prussia meet at Tilsit, Prussia, on a raft in the middle of the Niemen River, July 1807

Napoleon Meets Tsar
Napoleon meets Alexander I of Russia on a raft in mid-stream on the Niemen, leading to a peace-treaty between the two Date: 7 July 1807

Meeting of three leaders at Tilsit, Napoleonic Wars
A meeting of three leaders during the Napoleonic Wars -- Tsar Alexander I of Russia, Napoleon Bonaparte of France and Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia, meet on a raft in the Niemen river

Peace of Tilsit
Napoleon and the Tsar of Russia meet on a raft on the Niemen river at Tilsit and make a provisional peace treaty

Napoleon and Tsar Alex
Ten days after his victory at Friedland, in Poland, Napoleon meets tsar Alexander on a raft in the Niemen, and the Russian has no option but to accept the Frenchmans terms

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"Niemen: The Historic River of Diplomacy and Conquest" The Niemen River, a significant waterway in Europe, witnessed several pivotal moments during the Napoleonic Wars. One such event was the meeting between Napoleon Bonaparte and Tsar Alexander I on a floating pontoon set up on the Niemen River in Tilsit. This encounter marked an important turning point in history. In 1807, as Napoleon's French army crossed the Niemen, they embarked on a journey that would shape the course of European politics. The Italian Corps of Eugene de Beauharnais also traversed this river during their campaign in 1812. It was on this very river that three influential leaders gathered to negotiate peace and alliances amidst the chaos of war. Emperor Napoleon I, Tsar Alexander I of Russia, and King Frederick Wilhelm III of Prussia met at Tilsit in July 1807. Their historic summit took place on a raft positioned strategically at the heart of the Niemen River. These meetings were not merely symbolic; they had far-reaching consequences for Europe's future. Known as "The Peace of Tilsit, " these negotiations resulted in territorial agreements and strategic partnerships that reshaped political boundaries across nations. Through these captivating images captured by artists like Francois-Louis Couché and Albrecht Adam, we catch glimpses into these momentous occasions when power dynamics shifted dramatically within Europe's corridors. The significance lies not only in witnessing historical figures crossing borders but also understanding how diplomacy unfolded against nature's backdrop - with rivers serving as both barriers to conquer and bridges to connect nations. Today, when we reflect upon events like those along the banks River - where emperors met tsars amidst turbulent times - we are reminded that even amidst conflict there is room for dialogue and negotiation towards peace.