Holy Alliance
Americannoun
noun
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a document advocating government according to Christian principles that was signed in 1815 by the rulers of Russia, Prussia, and Austria
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the informal alliance that resulted from this agreement
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In 1815, in the wake of Napoléon’s defeat at Waterloo, Austria, Prussia, and Russia had formed the Holy Alliance.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
As noted earlier, not only was he a staunch supporter of the Holy Alliance, but he formed the world’s first modern secret police force, The Third Section.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2020
After reports of a Turkish massacre of Greeks were publicized in Europe, the Holy Alliance demanded that Turkey grant Greek independence.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2020
It was the epoch immediately preceding that in which the spectre of the die-hard Austrian Chancellor, Prince Metternich, was to stalk eerily throughout Europe, scattering all but good, honest supporters of the Holy Alliance.
From Time Magazine Archive
See Wilkins, William Foreign affairs, relation to party development, 122; the Holy Alliance, 123-125; the "Monroe Doctrine," 125-128; significance of the diplomatic questions, 129; success of Van Buren, 164.
From The Middle Period 1817-1858 by Burgess, John William
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