When was it published?

January 23, 1772 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News January 23, 1772

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Prince Gallitzin, General Count Romanzow, Grand Vizier

Q: What keywords are associated?

Russo Turkish War, Danube Crossing, Giurgewo Battle, Romanzow March, Grand Vizier Army

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

From The Hague on October 8, Russian Minister Prince Gallitzin awaits a courier from General Count Romanzow, who reported the Ottoman Grand Vizier crossing the Danube with his army after a minor victory over Russians at Giurgewo and is now marching to engage him. The battle's outcome may decide the Russo-Turkish War.

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HAGUE, October 8. Prince Gallitzin, the Russian Minister here, impatiently expects a Courier from General Count Romanzow, having received a Letter from that Officer last Sunday, advising that the Grand Vizier, encouraged by the little Advantage he gained over the Russian Troops at Giurgewo, had passed the Danube with his whole Army; and that he (Count de Romanzow) was marching in Order to meet him, and give him Battle. So that we may expect to hear of an Engagement, the Consequences of which may probably determine whether the War will continue, or Peace be concluded between the Turks and the Russians.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Russo Turkish War Danube Crossing Giurgewo Battle Romanzow March Grand Vizier Army

What entities or persons were involved?

Prince Gallitzin General Count Romanzow Grand Vizier

Where did it happen?

Giurgewo

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Giurgewo

Event Date

October 8

Key Persons

Prince Gallitzin General Count Romanzow Grand Vizier

Outcome

little advantage gained by turks over russians at giurgewo; upcoming battle may determine continuation of war or peace between turks and russians.

Event Details

Prince Gallitzin received a letter from General Count Romanzow last Sunday reporting that the Grand Vizier, after a minor victory at Giurgewo, crossed the Danube with his army; Romanzow is marching to meet and battle him.