Congress of Berlin convenes to settle the Eastern Question
- When
- 1878
- Where
- Radziwill Palace
- Episodes
- 1
The Congress of Berlin convened from 13 June to 13 July 1878 to revise the Treaty of San Stefano. Hosted by Bismarck at the Radziwill Palace, delegates from six great powers and Balkan states gathered to settle the Eastern Question. The assembly aimed to limit Russian gains following the Russo-Turkish War, reflecting British objections to the prior treaty.
Episodes
Background and detail
Venue and Delegates. The Congress was hosted by Bismarck at his Reich Chancellery, the former Radziwill Palace in Berlin. Delegates from the six great powers, including Britain, Russia, and Austria-Hungary, attended alongside representatives from the Ottoman Empire and four Balkan states. The central diplomatic relationship during the proceedings was between Disraeli and Bismarck.
Diplomatic Objectives. Britain sought peace in the Balkans on terms favorable to its interests and unfavorable to Russia. Disraeli worked to obtain these conditions, while Bismarck helped negotiate the settlement. The Congress aimed to address the Eastern Question, with Salisbury clarifying objections to the Treaty of San Stefano prior to the meeting.
People involved
- Otto von Bismarck · Host and Chair
- Benjamin Disraeli · British Representative
Sources
- Congress of Berlin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
- Benjamin Disraeli Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
- Otto von Bismarck Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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