First Greek War of Independence (dec 29, 1820 – apr 13, 1824)
Description:
A French-supported uprising in Greece against the Ottoman leadership, to serve as a distraction for a planned French conquest of Egypt, which was cut short by Napoleon's death. As French support grew weaker the Greek rebels were suppressed, but the war established a revolutionary Greek national spirit.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 29, 1820
apr 13, 1824
~ 3 years and 3 months