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Austria in 1855

Historical records for Austria in 1855, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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6Events
4Named people
1Places
3Categories

Historical records

December

15 December 1855Austrian UltimatumKarl Ferdinand von Buol Schauenstein

Vienna · Warfare / Crimean War

Presses Russia to accept Allied peace terms.

15 December 1855Austrian UltimatumKarl Ferdinand von Buol Schauenstein

Vienna · Warfare / Crimean War

Demands that Russia accept Allied peace terms, including Black Sea neutralisation and territorial concessions.

15 December 1855NeutralityKarl Ferdinand von Buol Schauenstein

Vienna · Warfare / Crimean War

Demands Russia agree Allied demands for neutralization of the Black Sea.

15 December 1855PeaceKarl Ferdinand von Buol Schauenstein

Vienna · Warfare / Crimean War

Russia accepts Austria's ultimatum to negotiate with the Allies.

Other Events

1855Austrian UltimatumFranz Josef I

Vienna · Warfare / Crimean War

Authorises strong diplomatic pressure threatening Russia with Austrian intervention unless it accepts peace negotiations.

1855Commander of French Field ArmyAimable Jean Jacques Pelissier

Vienna · Warfare / Military

Appointed Commander of French Field Army, veteran of the Algerian wars

1855Danubian OccupationKarl Ferdinand von Buol Schauenstein

Vienna · Warfare / Crimean War

Supports Austrian occupation of the evacuated Danubian Principalities, increasing diplomatic pressure on Russia.

1855Minister of FinanceKarl Ludwig von Bruck

Government / Government of Austria

Appointed Minister of Finance

Names involved

Aimable Jean Jacques PelissierFranz Josef IKarl Ferdinand von Buol SchauensteinKarl Ludwig von Bruck

Places involved

Vienna

Provenance

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