Battle of Peta 1822
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 16 July 1822 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1822 | 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 |
| Participants | Ottoman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 39.1673, 21.0300 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Peta or Battle of Petta was fought between the Greeks (with Philhellenes) led by Alexandros Mavrokordatos with Markos Botsaris and the Ottomans led by Omer Vrioni on 16 July 1822 (4 July Julian calendar). The conflict occurred on a hillside near the village of Peta in Epirus.
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