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Alexander Ypsilantis declares war from Iași in 1821, boldly claiming Russian bac
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February 25

Greek War of Independence Declared: Ypsilantis Raises the Flag

Alexander Ypsilantis declares war from Iași in 1821, boldly claiming Russian backing to ignite the Greek struggle against Ottoman rule. This proclamation transforms scattered local uprisings into a coordinated international conflict that eventually secures Greece's sovereignty decades later.

February 25, 1821

205 years ago

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