Revolt in Moldavia against Turkish rule sparks Greek War of Independence

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Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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A revolt breaks out in Moldavia against the oppressive rule of the Ottoman Turks. The rebels appeal to Russian Tsar Alexander I for help, thus beginning the Greek War of Independence.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Revolt in Moldavia against Turkish rule sparks Greek War of Independence". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17797, accessed 16 April 2024.]

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