Holy Places Dispute
Napoleon III had his ambassador to the Ottoman Empire force the Ottomans to recognize France as the "sovereign authority" in the Holy Land.
Role range: 1853-1856
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Omar Pasha Biography and Timeline
Follow Omar Pasha through 14 dated historical records for Turkey.
Omar Pasha, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1851–1855Years on this page
1851
Holy Places Dispute
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.
Role range: 1853-1856
Holy Places Dispute
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.
Role range: 1853-1856
1853
Declaration of War
Turkey declares war on Russia and crosses the Danube under Omar Pasha.
Role range: 1853-1856
Declaration of War
Crosses the Danube and declares war on Russia.
Role range: 1853-1856
Declaration of War
Leads Ottoman forces after Turkey declares war on Russia.
Role range: 1853-1856 – 1853-1856
Calafat Bridgehead
Supports the Ottoman advance across the Danube that establishes the fortified Calafat bridgehead.
Role range: 1853-1856
Battle of Oltenitza
Defeats the Russians in southern Romania, near the Danube.
Role range: 1853-1856
Battle of Oltenitza
Wins an early Ottoman success near the Danube.
Role range: 1853-1856 – 1853-1856
1854
Calafat Defence
Retains the Calafat bridgehead after Russian forces abandon their prolonged effort against it.
Role range: 1853-1856
Defence of Silistria
Holds Silistria against Russian pressure.
Role range: 1853-1856 – 1853-1856
1855
Battle of Eupatoria
Defeats Russian forces near Eupatoria.
Role range: 1853-1856 – 1855-1855
Battle of Ingur
Defeats Russian forces near the Ingur River during his Caucasus expedition.
Role range: 1853-1856
Relief of Kars
Leads an expedition to western Georgia intended to draw Russian pressure away from besieged Kars.
Role range: 1853-1856
Records, sources and methodology
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