Defense of Van (1896) 1896
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 3 June 1896 – 11 June 1896 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1896 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| Participants | Armenakan Party | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 38.4994, 43.3417 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The 1896 defense of Van or Van rebellion was an act of self-defense by the Armenian population in Van against the armed forces of the Ottoman Empire in June 1896, during the Hamidian massacres.
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