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1813 in Russia

Explore 15 historical events and records for Russia in 1813.

Historical records for Russia in 1813

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February

Treaty of Kalisch

Alexander I ยท Kalisch ยท Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Russia and Prussia conclude the Treaty of Kalisch, creating an alliance against Napoleon.

May

Battle of Lรผtzen

Alexander I ยท Lรผtzen ยท Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Alexander accompanies the allied campaign as Napoleon defeats Russian and Prussian forces at Lรผtzen.

Battle of Bautzen

Alexander I ยท Bautzen ยท Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Russian and Prussian armies fight Napoleon at Bautzen before withdrawing in good order.

August

Battle of Dresden

Alexander I ยท Dresden ยท Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Napoleon wins at Dresden against the allied armies, including Russian forces, during the 1813 campaign.

October

Territorial Settlement in the Caucasus

Alexander I ยท Georgia ยท Warfare / Russia War

The Treaty of Gulistan confirms major Russian territorial gains in the South Caucasus after war with Persia.

Treaty of Gulistan

Alexander I ยท Gulistan ยท Warfare / Russia War

The Treaty of Gulistan ends the Russo-Persian War and confirms extensive Russian gains in the South Caucasus.

Army of Silesia Corps

Osten-Sacken, Fabian Gottlieb von ยท Leipzig ยท Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Commands a Russian corps in Blucher's Army of Silesia during the battle.

Battle of Leipzig

Alexander I ยท Leipzig ยท Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Russia joins Prussia, Austria and other allies in defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Leipzig.

Coalition Headquarters

Alexander I ยท Leipzig ยท Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Joins senior Allied leaders directing the campaign against Napoleon at Leipzig.

Coalition Southern Army

Barclay de Tolly, Mikhail ยท Leipzig ยท Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Commands major Russian forces in the Allied attacks south of Leipzig.

Northern Coalition Attack

Andrault de Langeron, Louis Alexandre ยท Leipzig ยท Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Commands Russian corps fighting with Blucher's Army of Silesia north of Leipzig.

Arrival of Army of Poland

Bennigsen, Levin August Gottlieb Theophil von ยท Leipzig ยท Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Brings additional Coalition forces into the battle during the renewed Allied assault.

Allied Entry into Leipzig

Alexander I ยท Leipzig ยท Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Enters Leipzig after the French withdrawal and Coalition victory.

Other events (month unknown)

Coalition, 6th

Alexander I ยท Europe ยท Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Alexander becomes a leading figure in the coalition that ultimately drives Napoleon's forces back toward France.

Death of Kutuzov

Kutuzov ยท Commander in Chief ยท Warfare / Military

Death of Mikhail Ilarionovich Kutuzov

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