First siege of Missolonghi 1822
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate. Wikidata lists more than one location for this battle; the first is shown.
Key facts
| Date | 25 October 1822 – 31 December 1822 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1822 | Wikidata P580 (start 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 | First Hellenic Republic, Ottoman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 38.3667, 21.4167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The first siege of Missolonghi (Greek: Πρώτη πολιορκία του Μεσολογγίου) was an attempt by Ottoman forces to capture the strategically located port town of Missolonghi during the early stages of the Greek War of Independence.
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