may 1, 1809 - Annexing of the Papal States

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- Napoleon takes control of the Papal states
- Strengthened continental system
- Balance of power swung firmly away from Papacy
- Pension of 2 million Francs per annum for the Pope
- excommunicated Napoleon
- Pope moved to Grenoble
- Returned to Rome in 1814

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