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1828.
What happened in 1828?
In 1828, several important events unfolded, such as the signing of the Treaty of Turkmenchay between Qajar Iran and Imperial Russia, which ended the Russo-Persian War of 1826-28. In the United States, the 11th presidential election was held. Meanwhile, Scotland faced the infamous Burke and Hare murders in Edinburgh. That year also saw three notable births and one significant death. These events influenced the political and social landscapes of their regions during this time.
Events
8
Births
4
Deaths
5
Era
1820s
Industrial Era
Chronology of 1828
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1828Jan 01politics
1828 United States presidential election
11th quadrennial U.S. presidential election
Jan 01general
Burke and Hare murders
series of murders committed in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1828
Jan 01war
Jan 12politics
February
02.1828Feb 22war
Treaty of Turkmenchay
agreement between Qajar Iran and Imperial Russia that concluded the Russo-Persian War of 1826–28
August
08.1828End of 1828 Record · 8 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
In 1828, several important events unfolded, such as the signing of the Treaty of Turkmenchay between Qajar Iran and Imperial Russia, which ended the Russo-Persian War of 1826-28. In the United States, the 11th presidential election was held. Meanwhile, Scotland faced the infamous Burke and Hare murders in Edinburgh. That year also saw three notable births and one significant death. These events influenced the political and social landscapes of their regions during this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1828?
In 1828, major events included the Treaty of Turkmenchay between Russia and Persia, the United States presidential election, and the Burke and Hare murders in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Who won the 1828 United States presidential election?
Andrew Jackson won the 1828 presidential election, defeating incumbent John Quincy Adams in a heated campaign that marked the start of the modern Democratic Party.
What was the Treaty of Turkmenchay in 1828?
The Treaty of Turkmenchay was signed in 1828 between the Russian Empire and Persia, ending the Russo-Persian War. It resulted in territorial concessions from Persia to Russia, including parts of present-day Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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