1805 in France
overview of France-related events during the year of 1805
Events from the year 1805 in France.
Incumbents
Emperor – Napoleon I
Events
22 July - Battle of Cape Finisterre, British defeat of Franco-Spanish fleet.
8 October - Battle of Wertingen, French victory over Austrian forces, opening battle of the Ulm Campaign.
11 October - Battle of Haslach-Jungingen, French victory over Austrian forces.
14 October - Battle of Elchingen, French victory over Austria.
16–19 October - Battle of Ulm, decisive French victory culminating in the surrender of an entire Austrian army.
21 October - Battle of Trafalgar, decisive British victory over French and Spanish Navies.
23 October - On the early death of her husband, François, Madame Clicquot Ponsardin takes over his champagne house as Veuve Clicquot.
30 October - Battle of Caldiero, French victory over Austrian forces.
31 October - Sweden declares war on France.
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