Liberation of Kalamata 1821
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 22 March 1821 – 23 March 1821 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1821 | 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 | Ottoman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 37.0167, 22.1000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Liberation of Kalamata took place on 23 March (O.S.) 1821 when Greek irregular revolutionary forces took control of the city after the surrender of the Ottoman garrison, without fighting. It was one of the first events of the Greek War of Independence. Kalamata became the first major town to be liberated.
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