the treaty was signed by its plenipotentiaries, marshals michel ney and alexander macdonald and dukeia, austria and prussia, count karl neselrode, prince clement von meternich and baron karl von hardenberg. the spouses of maria luisi generously allowed the empress to retain the titles of emperor, but prohibited to ever rule france, like all members of their family. but napoleon received the island of elba in the mediterranean sea into his possession. the island became a sovereign state, with its own flag, international recognition, and an army of 400 people. having spent the winners, the british did not sign this treaty. they always considered napoleon not an emperor, but a usurper. feared his return, elbe is close to france. it happened, less than a year later, bonoparte violated the terms of the agreement and returned, he ruled in france for 100 days, but was again defeated again sent into exile. this time away to st. helena, and now forever. on april 11, 1856, emperor alexander ii spoke in moscow before the leaders of the capital and provincial nobility. it is believed that this e