Armistice of Cherasco facts for kids

The Armistice of Cherasco was an important agreement signed on April 28, 1796. It took place in a town called Cherasco, in Italy. This agreement was made between Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia, who was the king of Sardinia, and Napoleon Bonaparte, a famous French general.

What was the Armistice of Cherasco?

This agreement was a truce, which means a stop to fighting. It was signed during a big conflict called the War of the First Coalition. This war involved several European countries fighting against France.

Why was this agreement important?

At the time, France was a republic, meaning it was governed by elected officials, not a king. Napoleon Bonaparte was leading the French army in Italy. His army was very successful against the forces of Sardinia. The King of Sardinia, Victor Amadeus III, realized his army could not win. So, he agreed to stop fighting and sign the armistice.

What did the agreement say?

The Armistice of Cherasco had several key points:

• Sardinia officially left the War of the First Coalition. This meant that only Britain and Austria were left fighting against France in that group.
• Sardinia had to give up control of three important towns to France: Alessandria, Coni, and Tortone.
• Sardinia also had to give supplies and weapons to the French army.
• The agreement allowed French troops to move freely through Piedmont, a region in Italy that belonged to Sardinia. This was very helpful for Napoleon's army as they continued their campaigns.

The Peace Treaty in Paris

The Armistice of Cherasco was just a temporary stop to the fighting. A full peace treaty was signed later, on May 15, 1796, in Paris. This treaty made the agreement permanent and added more terms:

• Sardinia gave even more land to France, including the county of Nice, the duchy of Savoy, Tende, and Beuil.
• France was still allowed to move its troops freely through the remaining parts of Sardinia's territory.

This agreement was a big win for Napoleon and France. It showed how powerful the French army was becoming under Napoleon's leadership.

Sources

• Vincent Cronin: Napoleón Bonaparte: Una biografía íntima, p. 131(2003).
• Walter Scott: The life of Napoleon Bonaparte, p. 128 - 130, (1837).

See also

In Spanish: Armisticio de Cherasco para niños