Timeline | Before 1800 to After 1930 | GREECE | POLITICAL CONTEXT
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Country | Theme | Description
1814
Greece | Political Context
Foundation of the secret organisation Filiki Etaireia (Friendly Society) prepares the ground for the Greek Revolution.
1821
Greece | Political Context
The Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire begins.
1827
Greece | Political Context
The London Treaty: England, Russia and France suggest to the Ottoman Sultan that he should recognise Greek independence. This is the first step towards foundation of the Greek State.
1831
Greece | Political Context
The First Governor of Greece, Conte Ioannis Kapodistrias, is assassinated.
1853 - 1856
Greece | Political Context
The Crimean War starts in October 1853. On one side is the Russian Empire and on the other the Ottoman Empire, the British Empire, France and the Kingdom of Sardinia. Greece participates with a volunteer corps of 1,000 men as one of Russia’s few allies.
1864
Greece | Political Context
The Ionian islands are incorporated within the newly established Greek State.
1895
Greece | Political Context
Prime Minister Charilaos Trikoupis declares that Greece is bankrupt.
1897
Greece | Political Context
Defeat of the Greek Army during the Greek–Turkish War.
1901 - 1903
Greece | Political Context
Under the leadership of King Constantine I and Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos, Greece defeats the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria during the Balkan Wars.
1912 - 1913
Greece | Political Context
The Treaty of Sèvres is ratified after the victory of the Balkan Wars and the end of World War I. Consequently, Greece gains administration of the area of Smyrna.
