Declaration of revolution by Alexandros Ypsilantis

Greek War of Independence

Alexander Ypsilantis crosses the Pruth, by Peter von Hess ©Image Attribution forthcoming. Image belongs to the respective owner(s).

1821 Feb 21

Declaration of revolution by Alexandros Ypsilantis

Danubian Principalities

Alexander Ypsilantis was elected as the head of the Filiki Eteria in April 1820 and took upon himself the task of planning the insurrection. His intention was to raise all the Christians of the Balkans in rebellion and perhaps force Russia to intervene on their behalf. Ypsilantis issued a proclamation calling all Greeks and Christians to rise up against the Ottomans.

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