Greek War of Independence
WarRevolutionGreeks rise against the Ottoman Empire; with intervention by Britain, France and Russia, Greece wins its independence.
- Date
- 1821 – 1829 · View on map
- Regions
- Europe
- Importance
- ★★★★★
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