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Peace Decision

Russia · Warfare / Crimean War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1856Date range
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Chronological records

1856

Alexander II1856

Saint Petersburg · Warfare / Crimean War

Accepts the need for peace after military reverses, economic strain and the threat of Austrian intervention.

Names involved

Alexander II

Provenance

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