The Napoleonic Wars, which raged from 1803 to 1815, had profound results for Europe. The wars led to the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, who expanded French influence but ultimately faced a coalition of European powers. The wars resulted in significant territorial changes, the spread of nationalism, and the eventual reshaping of the European geopolitical landscape. The Congress of Vienna, held in 1815, sought to restore balance and order in Europe after Napoleon's defeat. It established a framework that aimed to prevent future large-scale conflicts, influencing European politics and relations for decades to come.