Nicholas I Biography and Timeline

Rebellion of young Russian aristocratic army officers

First day of the uprising of young Russian aristocratic army officers

Role range: 1801-1825

Constitution of Russia

Rebels proclaim Constantine Emperor & demand a Constitution

Role range: 1825-1855

Rebellion of Decembrist

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

Role range: 1825-1855

Rebellion of Rebels in Saint Petersburg

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

Role range: 1801-1825

Decree

Conscripts all male Jews aged 12-25

Role range: 1825-1855

Treaty Ratification

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

Role range: 1821-1832 – 1825-1855

Convention of Akkerman

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Declaration of War

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)

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Invasion of Dobruja

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Invasion of Persia

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Rule of Armenia

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Siege of Shumla

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Invasion of Turkey

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Invasion of Turkey

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Rule of Armenia

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Rule of Georgia

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Rule of Moldova

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Rule of Serbia

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Rule of Walachia

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Treaty of Adrianople

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Treaty of Adrianople

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.

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Treaty of Adrianople

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

November Uprising

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

Role range: 1830-1831 – 1825-1855

Rebellion of to suppress the

Uses troops to suppress the rebellion in Novgorod

Role range: 1825-1855

Alliance Agreement at Unkiar Skelessi

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.

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Treaty Negotiations at Unkiar Skelessi

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.

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Treaty Negotiations at Unkiar Skelessi

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 Empirers foreign relations, especially with

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Treaty Negotiations at Unkiar Skelessi

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

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Treaty Signed at Unkiar Skelessi

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.

Role range: 1828-1829 – 1825-1855

Convention

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

Role range: 1825-1855

Coronation

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

Role range: 1825-1855

Russian Fleet Supports Ottoman Capital

Nicholas I dispatched Russian forces to the Bosphorus to support the Ottoman government during its crisis with Egypt.

Russian Intervention Changes Diplomatic Balance

The appearance of Russian forces near Constantinople pressured other powers to seek a settlement of the Egyptian Ottoman crisis.

Alliance Nicholas I and Sultan

Meets Emperor Franz of Austria in Bohemia to support the Sultan

Role range: 1825-1855

Meeting with Emperor Franz of Austria in Bohemia to

Meets Emperor Franz of Austria in Bohemia to support the Sultan

Role range: 1825-1855

Leaves Russia on his way to London

Leaves Russia on his way to London

Role range: 1825-1855

Visit to Woolwich

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

Role range: 1825-1855

Visit to London

Pays a visit to Queen Victoria

Role range: 1825-1855

Agreement on Support Turkey & defend the Bosphorous

Russia & Britain agree to support Turkey & defend the Bosphorous

Role range: 1825-1855

Convention

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

Role range: 1825-1855