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| − | *Shogunate and [[Russia]] complete the first of a number of agreements seeking to define geographical borders between the two countries' territories. | + | *Shogunate and [[Russia]] complete the first of a number of agreements seeking to define geographical borders between the two countries' territories. The shogunate assumes direct administration of [[Ezo]] in order to more solidly claim the territory and repel Russian incursions. |
*[[Treaty of Amity (Ryukyu-France)|Treaty of Amity]] is signed between France and the [[Kingdom of Ryukyu|Kingdom of Ryûkyû]]. | *[[Treaty of Amity (Ryukyu-France)|Treaty of Amity]] is signed between France and the [[Kingdom of Ryukyu|Kingdom of Ryûkyû]]. | ||
*''[[Bansho Shirabesho|Yôgakusho]]'' (Bureau of Western Studies) is founded by the shogunate. | *''[[Bansho Shirabesho|Yôgakusho]]'' (Bureau of Western Studies) is founded by the shogunate. | ||
Revision as of 19:14, 2 November 2010
Ansei 2 (安政二年)
Timeline of 1855
- 1855/10 Ansei Earthquake strikes Edo.
Other Events of 1855
- Shogunate and Russia complete the first of a number of agreements seeking to define geographical borders between the two countries' territories. The shogunate assumes direct administration of Ezo in order to more solidly claim the territory and repel Russian incursions.
- Treaty of Amity is signed between France and the Kingdom of Ryûkyû.
- Yôgakusho (Bureau of Western Studies) is founded by the shogunate.
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