Timeline March 1779

Events in March 1779 3

• 1779 Convention of Aynalıkavak Ottomans and Russia settle the status of Crimea The Ottoman Empire and Russia signed a convention at Aynalıkavak Palace in Constantinople, confirming the terms of the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca. The Ottomans recognised the Russian-backed Şahin Giray as Khan of Crimea. The agreement prepared the ground for Russia's annexation of Crimea in 1783.
• 1779 – 1848 William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848) Died 24 November 1848, aged 69 British Whig statesman who was Prime Minister in 1834 and from 1835 to 1841. He was the political mentor of the young Queen Victoria. His wife was Lady Caroline Lamb.
• 1779 Mozart completes the Coronation Mass Mass in C major, K. 317, dated in Salzburg Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart dated his Mass in C major, K. 317, in Salzburg on 23 March 1779. It became known as the Coronation Mass because it was later performed at Habsburg coronations. It is one of the most frequently performed of his sacred works.