The famous battle fought in 1815, marking the end of the Napoleonic Wars, was the Battle of Waterloo. This decisive confrontation took place on June 18, 1815, in present-day Belgium. The battle saw the forces of the Duke of Wellington and Prussian General Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher unite against Napoleon Bonaparte's army. Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo ultimately led to his abdication and exile, significantly reshaping the political landscape of Europe. The Congress of Vienna followed shortly after, aiming to restore stability and order across the continent.