1920 Diplomacy & Treaties Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 23 Jan Ottoman Empire Dissolution: The Treaty of Sèvres, signed on August 10, 1920, marked the formal dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 02 Feb Estonian independence declaration: Estonia declared its independence on February 2, 1920, following the Tartu Peace Treaty with Soviet Russia. This declaration was a pivotal moment in Estonia's history, affirming its sovereignty. source: britannica.com
- 06 Feb French Prime Minister Alexandre Millerand seeks vote of confidence: On February 6, 1920, French Prime Minister Alexandre Millerand called for a vote of confidence in his government's foreign policy, emphasizing strict adherence to the Treaty of Versailles. The motion was approved by the Chamber of Deputies with 518 votes in favor and 68 against. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 09 Feb Spitsbergen Treaty establishes Norwegian Arctic sovereignty: On February 9, 1920, the Spitsbergen Treaty was signed, establishing Norwegian sovereignty over the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. This treaty recognized Norway's rights to the islands and their resources.
- 09 Aug Treaty of Neuilly-sur-Seine Takes Effect: On August 9, 1920, the Treaty of Neuilly-sur-Seine, signed on November 27, 1919, between Bulgaria and the Allied powers, became effective. The treaty required Bulgaria to cede territories to Yugoslavia and Greece, reducing its army to 20,000 men, and to pay reparations, 75% of which were later remitted. source: britannica.com
- 10 Aug Treaty of Sèvres Divides Ottoman Empire: On August 10, 1920, the Treaty of Sèvres was signed between the Allied powers and the Ottoman Empire, partitioning the empire and establishing mandates over its former territories. The treaty recognized Armenia as an independent state and ceded large parts of Ottoman territory to France, the United Kingdom, Greece, and Italy. source: britannica.com
- 07 Oct Suwałki Agreement ends Polish-Lithuanian conflict: On October 7, 1920, Poland and Lithuania signed the Suwałki Agreement, establishing a ceasefire and demarcation line in the disputed Suwałki Region. The agreement aimed to resolve territorial disputes but notably did not address the status of Vilnius, leading to further tensions. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 02 Dec Treaty of Alexandropol signed between Turkey and Armenia: On December 2, 1920, the Treaty of Alexandropol was signed between the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and the Armenian government, ending hostilities and defining borders. However, the Armenian government had resigned on December 2, 1920, transferring power to a Soviet government, rendering the treaty invalid. source: britannica.com
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