On June 14, 1807, there was a battle near the town of Friedland between the French army and the Russian forces. The French emerged victorious once again, defeating the Russian army led by Tsar Alexander I of Russia. Following this defeat, the Tsar sought peace between Russia and France, which led to the signing of the Treaty of TilsitThe Treaty of TilsitIn the town of Tilsit, a treaty was signed on July 7, 1807, between the French Empire, Russia, and Prussia following the Battle of Jena – Auerstedt and the Battle… and the creation of a new alliance between the two countries.
