Episode 2 of 3
Declaration of the Ukase
- When
- 1821-09-04
- Where
- Russia
Russia proclaimed territorial sovereignty over northwestern North America, granting exclusive commercial rights to Russian subjects.
The Ukase of 1821 was declared on September 4, 1821 (Old Style). It stated that commerce, whaling, fishing, and other industry on all islands, ports, and gulfs, including the whole northwest coast to 45°50′ north latitude, were included in the edict to grant exclusivity to Russian subjects.
Sources
- Ukase of 1821 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-23
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