Cretan Revolt (1841)
Greek revolt in Crete against Ottoman rule, suppressed in 1841.
The Cretan Revolt of 1841 was an uprising by local Greeks seeking to end Ottoman rule over Crete. The revolt was declared on 22 February 1841 by exiled Cretans who had coordinated with local guerillas. The rebels received no support from Greece or the foreign powers, and Ottoman forces suppressed the rebellion after several battles.
Quick Facts
- Conflict
- Cretan Revolt
- Part of
- the Aftermath of the Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841)
- Date
- 1841
- Location
- Eyalet of Crete, Ottoman Empire
- Result
- Ottoman victory
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