Greece
The Cradle of Western Civilization.
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29-Mar-1864
Transfer of Ionian Islands to Greece through Treaty of London
30-Mar-1863
National Assembly Elects Prince William as King George I
18-Oct-1862
Royal Ousted, New Assembly Ruling
Mar-1844
Establishing Constitutional Monarchy in Greece: Greek Constitution of 1844 Framework
03-Sep-1843
An uprising by the Hellenic Army in Athens
03-May-1837
Establishment of University of Athens: A Milestone in Education
30-Aug-1832
Treaty Acknowledging Greek Independence Signed in Constantinople
27-May-1832
Otto of Wittelsbach: Greece's First Bavarian Monarch
27-Sep-1831
Assassination of Ioannis Kapodistrias in his role as Greek head of state.
20-Oct-1827
Battle of Navarino: Rebels Triumph Over Ottomans
19-Mar-1827
National Assembly Convenes at Troezen; Constitutional Developments
1824
Tragic Painting: Chios Massacre Portrait
19-Apr-1824
Lord Byron's Death in Support of Greek Independence
1822
Massacre of Chios islanders in Greek War
01-Jan-1822
National Assembly declares sovereignty and adopts Greek Constitution.
1821
Rebels against Ottoman rule: Sparking Greek War of Independence.
10-Jun-1821
Battle near Thessaloniki: Ottoman Empire defeated by Greek forces in 1821
23-Apr-1821
Tripolitsa Captured in Greek War for Independence
1800
Septinsular Republic established Against French Influence, Implement Constitutional Government
1460
Fall of Patras City in Morea Despotate due to Ottoman conquest.
1458
Mehmed II captures Athens, ending Duchy's rule under Ottomans.
1430
Turks Capture Thessalonica, Marking End of Latin Empire in Greece
1402
Venetians capture Athens, establishing the Duchy of Athens led by Montfort.
1261
Nicaea Empire recaptures Constantinople in a victory against the Latin Empire.
1261
Reclaiming Constantinople: Michael VIII Palaiologos' Victory
1259
Battle of Pelagonia: Nicaea Empire victorious over Latin Empire.
1209
Ancient Greek Bible Manuscript: Codex Vaticanus
1205
Otto de la Roche, Establishes Duchy of Athens
22-Jun-1205
Battle at Koundouros: Byzantine vs. Knights of Rhodes
13-Apr-1204
Fall of Byzantine Empire: Rise of Latin Empire at Fourth Crusade
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