What was the name of the treaty that ended the War of the Fifth Coalition?

The Treaty of Schönbrunn ended the War of the Fifth Coalition. Austria signed the treaty with Napoleonic France at Schönbrunn Palace near Vienna on 14 October 1809, after Austria’s defeat in the conflict.

The war began when Austria attacked France and its allies in April 1809, hoping to exploit French difficulties elsewhere in Europe. Napoleon initially suffered a setback at Aspern-Essling, but he later defeated the Austrian army decisively at the Battle of Wagram in July. The treaty formalized Austria’s losses and reinforced French dominance in central Europe.

Austria surrendered substantial territory, including areas transferred to France and Napoleon’s allies. It also agreed to reduce its army and pay an indemnity. The settlement weakened Austria and strengthened Napoleon’s political system, though it did not eliminate Austrian resistance permanently.

The treaty is sometimes confused with the Treaty of Tilsit, which ended the War of the Fourth Coalition in 1807, or with later treaties of Paris. Schönbrunn belongs specifically to the 1809 conflict known as the War of the Fifth Coalition.