Battle of Kleisova 1825
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1825 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Greece | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Greek War of Independence | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 38.3492, 21.4358 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Kleisova was a military event of the Greek Revolution of 1821 that took place in 1825 on the islet of Kleisova in the Lagoon of Missolonghi.
In December 1825, the Turks, led by Kütahı, besieged Missolonghi without much success, then Ibrahim arrived and took over as leader of the operation without result.
In order to make the conquest of Missolonghi easier, Kleisova, a small island located one mile southeast of Missolonghi, had to be occupied in order to cut off the city's supply. The islet was guarded by 130 men, all from the Missolonghi garrison.
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