The Batavian Republic was a short-lived state that existed from 1795 to 1806 in what is now the Netherlands. It was established after the French Revolutionary Wars led to the overthrow of the Dutch Republic. The Batavian Republic aimed to create a more democratic government and was influenced by the ideals of the French Revolution, promoting liberty and equality. In 1806, the Batavian Republic was transformed into the Kingdom of Holland, a client state of France under the rule of Louis Bonaparte, the brother of Napoleon Bonaparte. This change marked the end of the Batavian Republic and the beginning of a new era in Dutch history, heavily influenced by French policies.