Siege of Monemvasia (1821) 1821
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 15 March 1821 – 23 July 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 |
| Coordinates | 36.6896, 23.0545 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Monemvasia was a military engagement of the Greek War of Independence, aimed at liberating Monemvasia, shortly before the outbreak of the revolution. It lasted from 15 March to 23 July 1821. According to F. Chrysanthopoulos (Fotakos), the siege began after 25 March.
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