Nicholas I Biography

First day of the uprising of young Russian aristocratic army officers

Rebels proclaim Constantine Emperor & demand a Constitution

The Decembrists are fired on at Saint Petersburgs Senate Sqr leaving many dead. The Decembrist rebellion is suppressed. Rebels proclaim Constantine Emperor & demand a Constitution

5 of the leaders are hanged & 100 conspirators sent to Siberia

Conscripts all male Jews aged 12-25

Supports Russian adherence to the agreement with Britain and France for the pacification of Greece.

Russia conquers the Armenian provinces of Persia, bringing within her frontier the Monastery of Etchmiadzin, in the Khanate of Erivan, which is the seat of the Katholikos of All the Armenians

Russia conquers the Armenian provinces of Persia, bringing within her frontier the Monastery of Etchmiadzin, in the Khanate of Erivan, which is the seat of the Katholikos of All the Armenians

The war broke out after the Sultan, incensed by the Russian participation in the Battle of Navarino, closed the Dardanelles for Russian ships and revoked the Akkerman Convention

The war broke out after the Sultan, incensed by the Russian participation in the Battle of Navarino, closed the Dardanelles for Russian ships and revoked the Akkerman Convention. Russia declares war on the Porte, starting the 11th Russo-Turkish War (1828-1829)

The main Russian forces, led by Emperor Nicholas I, cross the Danube and advance into Dobruja

As winter approached, the Russian army is constrained to leave Shumla and retreat back to Bessarabia

Diebitsch advances within 68 kilometers of Constantinople, causing panic on the streets of the capital

Under the Treaty of Adrianople Turkey recognizes Russian sovereignty over Georgia and parts of present-day Armenia

Under the Treaty of Adrianople Turkey recognizes Russian sovereignty over Georgia and parts of present-day Armenia

Under the Treaty of Adrianople Serbia achieves autonomy and Russia is allowed to occupy Moldova and Walachia (guaranteeing their prosperity, and full "liberty of trade" for them) until Turkey had paid a large indemnity

Under the Treaty of Adrianople Serbia achieves autonomy and Russia is allowed to occupy Moldova and Walachia (guaranteeing their prosperity, and full "liberty of trade" for them) until Turkey had paid a large indemnity

Under the Treaty of Adrianople Serbia achieves autonomy and Russia is allowed to occupy Moldova and Walachia (guaranteeing their prosperity, and full "liberty of trade" for them) until Turkey had paid a large indemnity

The Treaty of Adrianople gives Russia most of the eastern shore of the Black Sea and the mouth of the Danube.

Under the Treaty of Adrianople Serbia achieves autonomy and Russia is allowed to occupy Moldova and Walachia (guaranteeing their prosperity, and full "liberty of trade" for them) until Turkey had paid a large indemnity.

Under the Treaty of Adrianople Turkey recognizes Russian sovereignty over Georgia and parts of present-day Armenia.

The Sultan has no other choice but to sue for peace, which was concluded in Edirne

Faces the outbreak of the Polish November Uprising against Russian rule.

Uses troops to suppress the rebellion in Novgorod

The Ottoman Empire is preserved & the partition of Poland retained. Crowned heads of Austria, Russia & Prussia renew the Holy Alliance which lasts 20 yrs. Austria, Prussia & Russia will go to each others aid in combatting liberal insurgence

Crowned heads of Austria, Russia & Prussia renew the Holy Alliance which lasts 20 yrs

The Treaty brought about an alliance between the two powers, as well as a guarantee that the Ottomans would close the Dardanelles to any foreign warships if the Russians requested such action.

the circumstances of the moment may appear to require.

Great Britain and Ireland, as the terms of the Treaty worried the other great powers of Europe.

The French also issued a similar statement regarding their concerns about possible Russian military interference. These two statements were indicative of how seriously the terms of the Treaty were taken by the Western powers

The British protested the Treaty, claiming that it violated the Anglo-Ottoman Treaty of 1809, which set forth terms that no foreign warship would be allowed to enter the straits.

The Treaty would have significant consequences regarding the Ottoman Empire'gs foreign relations, especially with Great Britain and Ireland, as the terms of the Treaty worried the other great powers of Europe. he Treaty would have significant consequences regarding the Ottoman Empire¿s foreign relations, especially with

Their formal protest concluded if the stipulations of that Treaty (Unkiar Skelessi) should hereafter lead to the armed interference of Russia in the internal affairs of Turkey, the British Government will hold itself at liberty to act upon such an occasion, in any manner which

Great Britain and Ireland, as the terms of the Treaty worried the other great powers of Europe.

The British protested the Treaty, claiming that it violated the Anglo-Ottoman Treaty of 1809, which set forth terms that no foreign warship would be allowed to enter the straits.

The French also issued a similar statement regarding their concerns about possible Russian military interference. These two statements were indicative of how seriously the terms of the Treaty were taken by the Western powers

The Treaty brought about an alliance between the two powers, as well as a guarantee that the Ottomans would close the Dardanelles to any foreign warships if the Russians requested such action.

The Treaty of "the Royal Pier" or "the Sultan's Pier" was signed between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire on July 8, 1833, following the military aid of Russia against Mehmed Ali that same year.

The Treaty would have significant consequences regarding the Ottoman Empire'gs foreign relations, especially with Great Britain and Ireland, as the terms of the Treaty worried the other great powers of Europe. he Treaty would have significant consequences regarding the Ottoman Empire¿s foreign relations, especially with

Their formal protest concluded if the stipulations of that Treaty (Unkiar Skelessi) should hereafter lead to the armed interference of Russia in the internal affairs of Turkey, the British Government will hold itself at liberty to act upon such an occasion, in any manner which

the circumstances of the moment may appear to require.

The Treaty of "the Royal Pier" or "the Sultan's Pier" was signed between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire on July 8, 1833, following the military aid of Russia against Mehmed Ali that same year.

Meets Emperor Franz of Austria in Bohemia to support the Sultan

Meets Emperor Franz of Austria in Bohemia to support the Sultan

Russia & Britain agree to support Turkey & defend the Bosphorous

Leaves Russia on his way to London

Disembarks from the Dutch steamer, "Cyclops". Arrives in Britain for the 1st time in 25 years

Pays a visit to Queen Victoria

The Allies will not send warships to the Dardanelles & Bosphorous if Turkey is neutral

The Allies will not send warships to the Dardanelles & Bosphorous if Turkey is neutral

Suppresses a rebellion in the Kazan province

Suppresses a rebellion in the Kazan province

Austrian & Russian troops occupy Cracow

Invades Hungary to assist Franz Josej against the Hungarian Nationalists

Hungary is invaded by a Russian Army sent by Tsar Nicholas I to aid Franz Josef

Helps drive out Hungarys Nationalist leader, Kossuth

Helps drive out Hungarys Nationalist leader, Kossuth

Hungarys General Gorgey surrenders to the Russian forces & Russia gives Hungary back to Austria

France, Britain & Russia sign a protocol recognizing Danish rule in Schleswig

France, Britain & Russia sign a protocol recognizing Danish rule in Schleswig

France, Britain & Russia sign a protocol recognizing Danish rule in Holstein

France, Britain & Russia sign a protocol recognizing Danish rule in Schleswig

Prussia makes peace with Denmark, following Tsar Nicholass advice

Napoleon III had his ambassador to the Ottoman Empire force the Ottomans to recognize France as the "sovereign authority" in the Holy Land.

Napoleon III responds with a show of force, sending the ship of the line Charlemagne to the Black Sea, a "clear violation" of the London Straits Convention.

Russia refers to the treaties of 1757 and 1774, the Ottomans reversed their earlier decision, renouncing the French Treaty and insisting that Russia is the protector of the Christian faith in the Ottoman Empire.

Warns Schwarzenburg Austria cannot expect Russian support if France goes to war

Claims to be protector of Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman Empire.

Uses Turkey's oppression of Christians in Jerusalem to enter the Mediterranean.

Goes through the Straits and occupies Turkey's Romanian principalities.

Claims to be protector of Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman Empire.

The Allies demand Turkey not to alter the status of Christians without Russia and France. The Allied peace terms to Turkey in the Vienna Note are ignored.

The Vienna Note is issued by the Allies to Turkey.

Orders occupation of Moldova and Wallachia after diplomatic negotiations fail.

Turkey declares war on Russia and crosses the Danube under Omar Pasha.

The Russians destroy the Turkish Fleet at Sinope. Destruction of Turkish ships provide Great Britain and France a reason for declaring war against Russia.

The Tsar sends his troops into Moldova and Wallachia (the "Danubian Principalities"), Great Britain, seeking to maintain the security of the Ottoman Empire, sends a fleet to the Dardanelles, where it joined another fleet sent by France.

The Tsar sends his troops into Moldova and Wallachia (the "Danubian Principalities"), Great Britain, seeking to maintain the security of the Ottoman Empire, sends a fleet to the Dardanelles, where it joined another fleet sent by France.

After Russia ignores an Anglo-French ultimatum to withdraw from the Danubian Principalities, Great Britain and France formally declare war.

Russia rejects conditions set by the Allies, the Vienna Four Points.

Russia rejects conditions set by the Allies, the Vienna Four Points.

Oversees the Russian war effort as Sevastopol's defenders use naval guns and crews to strengthen the fortress.

Russian forces evacuate the southern side of Sevastopol after the French capture the Malakoff.