14 April 1849Declaration of IndependenceLajos Kossuth
Author of Hungarys declaration of independence
Historical records for Hungary in 1849, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Author of Hungarys declaration of independence
Author of Hungarys declaration of independence
Says that the "House of Habsburg is for ever deposed from sovereignty over Hungary". Declares independence from Habsburg rule, although this proves to be temporary. Author of Hungarys declaration of independence
Hungary is invaded by a Russian Army sent by Tzar Nicholas I to aid Franz Josej
The Hungarians are defeated by the Russians at Temesvar
Görgey's surrender ends organised Hungarian military resistance to Austria.
Hungarys General Gorgey surrenders to the Russian forces & Russia gives Hungary back to Austria
Surrenders to the Austrians at Vilagos
Forced to flee to Turkey after the Russian invasion of Hungary
Ends up in London
The Hungarians cross the Austrian border
Death of Count Lajos Batthy ny de N‚metpounds jv r, executed
Convicted of high treason (being disloyal to the Emperor of Austria, who was also the King of Hungary), after the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-49 had failed
Convicted of high treason (being disloyal to the Emperor of Austria, who was also the King of Hungary), after the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-49 had failed
The invading Hungarians are confronted by Windisch-Gratz & turned back
The insurrection is crushed & Kossuth flees to Turkey where he is imprisoned
Appointed Minister of War
Convicted of high treason (being disloyal to the Emperor of Austria, who was also the King of Hungary), after the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-49 had failed
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