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The Cradle of Western Civilization.
Transfer of Ionian Islands to Greece through Treaty of London
National Assembly Elects Prince William as King George I
Royal Ousted, New Assembly Ruling
Establishing Constitutional Monarchy in Greece: Greek Constitution of 1844 Framework
An uprising by the Hellenic Army in Athens
Establishment of University of Athens: A Milestone in Education
Treaty Acknowledging Greek Independence Signed in Constantinople
Otto of Wittelsbach: Greece's First Bavarian Monarch
Assassination of Ioannis Kapodistrias in his role as Greek head of state.
Battle of Navarino: Rebels Triumph Over Ottomans
National Assembly Convenes at Troezen; Constitutional Developments
Tragic Painting: Chios Massacre Portrait
Lord Byron's Death in Support of Greek Independence
Massacre of Chios islanders in Greek War
National Assembly declares sovereignty and adopts Greek Constitution.
Rebels against Ottoman rule: Sparking Greek War of Independence.
Battle near Thessaloniki: Ottoman Empire defeated by Greek forces in 1821
Tripolitsa Captured in Greek War for Independence
Septinsular Republic established Against French Influence, Implement Constitutional Government
Fall of Patras City in Morea Despotate due to Ottoman conquest.
Mehmed II captures Athens, ending Duchy's rule under Ottomans.
Turks Capture Thessalonica, Marking End of Latin Empire in Greece
Venetians capture Athens, establishing the Duchy of Athens led by Montfort.
Nicaea Empire recaptures Constantinople in a victory against the Latin Empire.
Reclaiming Constantinople: Michael VIII Palaiologos' Victory
Battle of Pelagonia: Nicaea Empire victorious over Latin Empire.
Ancient Greek Bible Manuscript: Codex Vaticanus
Otto de la Roche, Establishes Duchy of Athens
Battle at Koundouros: Byzantine vs. Knights of Rhodes
Fall of Byzantine Empire: Rise of Latin Empire at Fourth Crusade
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