27 January 1820Discovery of AntarcticaFabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen
Records sighting ice-covered Antarctic land during the Russian expedition, one of the earliest sightings of the continent
Historical records for Russia in 1820, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Records sighting ice-covered Antarctic land during the Russian expedition, one of the earliest sightings of the continent
Commands Mirny alongside Bellingshausen's Vostok during the Russian sighting of Antarctic land
Attends the Congress of Troppau as the eastern monarchies debate intervention against revolutionary governments.
Suppresses an insurrection in the Caucasus, for which service he is raised to the rank of major-general
Publication of "Ode to Liberty", causes his exile to South Russia
Publication of "Ode to Liberty", causes his exile to South Russia
Suppresses an insurrection in the Caucasus, for which service he is raised to the rank of major-general
Suppresses an insurrection in the Caucasus, for which service he is raised to the rank of major-general
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