Proper noun
Confederation of the Rhine
(historical) A confederation of German client states established at the behest of Napoleon.
Map of Thuringian States 1890 Some reordering of the Thuringian states occurred during the German Mediatisation from 1795 to 1814, and the territory was included within the Napoleonic Confederation of the Rhine organized in 1806. Source: Internet
Many of the German states forming the Confederation of the Rhine defect from Napoleon to the Coalition as a result of the battle. Source: Internet
Saxony changed sides to support Napoleon and join his Confederation of the Rhine; its elector was rewarded with the title of king and given a slice of Poland taken from Prussia. Source: Internet