Treaty of Paris ends the Crimean War
- When
- 1856
- Where
- Congress of Paris
- Episodes
- 1
The Treaty of Paris, signed on 30 March 1856, formally ended the Crimean War. The agreement concluded a conflict between the Russian Empire and an alliance comprising the Ottoman Empire, the United Kingdom, France, and Sardinia. Negotiations at the Congress of Paris resulted in this treaty, which addressed the cessation of hostilities and specific geopolitical conditions.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The Crimean War began in October 1853 and lasted until February 1856. The conflict involved Russia against an alliance of the Ottoman Empire, France, the United Kingdom, and Sardinia. Britain and France joined the war in March 1854 due to fears of Russian influence and outrage over the destruction of the Ottoman squadron at Sinop. Allied forces landed in Crimea in September 1854 to capture Sevastopol.
Negotiations. Negotiations began in Paris in February 1856. Alexander II pursued peace talks in Paris, seeking to retain some imperial possessions, stop the deaths of thousands of army reserves, and prevent an economic crisis. The negotiations were surprisingly easy, leading to the signing of the Treaty of Paris on 30 March 1856 at the Congress of Paris.
Sources
- Treaty of Paris (1856) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
- Crimean War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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