Treaty of Adrianople (1829)

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Treaty ending the Russo-Turkish War, granting Russia significant territorial and commercial gains.

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Origins & Early Life

The Treaty of Adrianople (also called the Treaty of Edirne) concluded the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–29, between Imperial Russia and the Ottoman Empire. The terms favored Russia, which gained access to the mouths of the Danube and new territory on the Black Sea. The treaty opened the Dardanelles to all commercial vessels, granted autonomy to Serbia, and promised autonomy for Greece.

Career & Major Achievements

It also allowed Russia to occupy Moldavia and Walachia until the Ottoman Empire had paid a large indemnity; those indemnities were later reduced. The treaty was signed on 14 September 1829 in Adrianople by Count Alexey Fyodorovich Orlov of Russia and Abdülkadir Bey of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire gave Russia access to the mouths of the Danube and the fortresses of Akhaltsikhe and Akhalkalaki in Georgia.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The Sultan recognized Russia's possession of Georgia (with Imeretia, Mingrelia, Guria) and of the Khanates of Erivan and Nakhichevan which had been ceded to the tsar by Persia in the Treaty of Turkmenchay a year earlier. The treaty opened the Dardanelles to all commercial vessels, thus liberating commerce for grain, livestock and lumber.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1828: 1828 Milestone — The Treaty of Adrianople (also called the Treaty of Edirne) concluded the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–29, between Imperial Russia and the Ottoman Empire.
2. 1829: 1829 Milestone — The treaty was signed on 14 September 1829 in Adrianople by Count Alexey Fyodorovich Orlov of Russia and Abdülkadir Bey of the Ottoman Empire.

Notable Quotes by Treaty of Adrianople (1829)

“The treaty opened the Dardanelles to all commercial vessels, thus liberating commerce for grain, livestock and lumber.” (1829)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaty of Adrianople (1829)

True or False: “True or False: The Treaty of Adrianople immediately granted the Ottoman Empire full sovereignty over the mouths of the Danube River.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The treaty actually granted Russia access to the mouths of the Danube, which was a significant concession and loss of control for the Ottoman Empire.

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