Congress held in Paris in 1856 to negotiate peace after Crimean War. Representatives from major European powers and Ottoman Empire attended. War started in 1853 over Russian demands for Ottoman Orthodox rights
British cavalry charged Russian artillery battery on October 25, 1854. Lord Raglan ordered Light Brigade to prevent Russians removing captured guns. Captain Louis Nolan misdirected the order, leading to his death
1453 marks the end of the Middle Ages according to some historians. Ottoman Empire captured Tarabya, Studius, and Prince Islands in April. Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror besieged and captured Constantinople from April 6 to May 29. Mortars were possibly used in battle during this siege. May 1453 lunar eclipse was visible during the siege
Treaty ended Crimean War between Russia and Western European alliance. Signed on March 30, 1856 at Congress of Paris. Russia lost over 500,000 troops in the war
Born on May 12, 1820, in Florence, Italy. Became known as 'Lady with the Lamp' for carrying a lamp. First woman accepted into the Royal Statistical Society
Battle occurred on October 25th, 1854 on southern Crimean coast. British, French and Turkish troops fought against Russian forces. British established base at Balaclava, French at Kamiesh