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1878 in Montenegro

Explore 7 historical events and records for Montenegro in 1878.

Historical records for Montenegro in 1878

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July

Montenegrin Frontier

Nicholas I ยท Berlin ยท Warfare / Russia War

Receives a substantially enlarged territory under the new frontier defined by the Berlin settlement.

Navigation on Boyana

Nicholas I ยท Berlin ยท Warfare / Russia War

Receives complete freedom of navigation on the Boyana while accepting limits on fortification and warships.

Port of Antivari

Nicholas I ยท Berlin ยท Warfare / Russia War

Gains access to the Adriatic through Antivari, although the treaty imposes restrictions on naval use and coastal fortifications.

Recognition of Montenegrin Independence

Nicholas I ยท Berlin ยท Warfare / Russia War

The treaty gives international recognition to Montenegro's independence.

Other events (month unknown)

Bar Becomes Montenegrin Port

I, Nikola ยท Berlin ยท King of Montenegro ยท Warfare /

The port of Bar enters Montenegro as part of the territorial changes recognized after the Russo Turkish War.

Berlin Congress Recognizes Montenegro

I, Nikola ยท Berlin ยท King of Montenegro ยท Warfare /

The Treaty of Berlin grants formal international recognition of Montenegro's independence and revises its boundaries.

Montenegro Obtains Adriatic Coast

I, Nikola ยท Berlin ยท King of Montenegro ยท Warfare /

The Berlin settlement gives Montenegro a recognized coast, while placing restrictions on its naval position.

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