Treaty of Finckenstein facts for kids
The Persian Envoy Mirza Mohammed Reza-Qazvini meeting with Napoleon at the Finckenstein Palace, 27 April 1807, by François Mulard.
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| Type | Alliance |
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| Signed | 4 May 1807 |
| Location | Finckenstein (now Kamieniec, Poland) |
| Parties | .svg){kind=small} First French Empire
 Sublime State of Iran |
The Treaty of Finckenstein (also spelled Finkenstein) was an important agreement. It was signed between France and Persia (which is now Iran). This happened at the Finckenstein Palace in what is now Poland. The treaty was signed on May 4, 1807. It officially created a friendship, or alliance, between France and Persia.
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What Was the Treaty of Finckenstein?
This treaty was a deal between two powerful leaders. One was Napoleon I, the Emperor of France. The other was Fath Ali Shah, the ruler of Persia. Both leaders hoped to gain something from this agreement.
Promises from France
Napoleon made several promises to Persia:
- He said France would protect Persia's borders. This meant France would help keep Persia's land safe.
- He agreed that parts of Georgia and other areas in the Caucasus region belonged to Persia.
- Napoleon promised to help Persia get back any land it had lost.
- France also agreed to send weapons, military officers, and skilled workers to Persia.
What Persia Had to Do
In return for France's help, Persia also had to agree to certain things:
- Persia had to declare war on the United Kingdom.
- All British people had to leave Persia.
- Persia had to allow France to use its land. This was in case France wanted to attack British lands further east.
Why the Treaty Didn't Last
Even with all these promises, the Treaty of Finckenstein did not work out as planned. France was not able to achieve its goals in Persia. None of the main parts of the treaty actually happened.
The United Kingdom was also very interested in Persia. On March 12, 1809, the United Kingdom signed its own treaty with Persia. This new agreement made the French leave Persia. So, the friendship between France and Persia ended quickly.
See also
- Franco-Persian alliance
- Pierre Amédée Jaubert
- Claude Matthieu, Count Gardane
- François Mulard
- List of treaties
