Group or institution
American and British diplomats
- Events
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Years
- 1821–1822
Every event in Historedia whose sources name American and British diplomats, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.
Events and episodes
Ukase of 1821: Russia claims sovereignty over northwestern North America
1821–1822Role: Objectors to the ukase
- Diplomatic Objections
American and British diplomats objected to the ukase, citing prior exploration and trade in the region.
- Declaration of the Ukase
Russia proclaimed territorial sovereignty over northwestern North America, granting exclusive commercial rights to Russian subjects.
- Enforcement Attempt
The Russian sloop Apollon seized the American ship Pearl in 1822, the only attempt to enforce the ukase.
- Diplomatic Objections
Sources
- Ukase of 1821 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-23