Greek War of Independence, Philhellenism and Romantic Art (1821–1835)

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Mar 1, 1821

Greek War of Independence begins in Greece

Greek RevolutionGreece

Sep 15, 1821

Delacroix signals intent to paint Greek war

Eug ne

Jan 1, 1822

Shelley’s philhellenic drama "Hellas" published

Percy Shelley

Jan 1, 1822

First Greek constitution adopted at Epidaurus

Epidaurus Assembly

Mar 1, 1822

Chios massacre shocks European public opinion

Chios MassacreChios

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Greek War of Independence begins in Greece

Delacroix signals intent to paint Greek war

Shelley’s philhellenic drama "Hellas" published

First Greek constitution adopted at Epidaurus

Chios massacre shocks European public opinion

Greek War of Independence, Philhellenism and Romantic Art (1821–1835)

Greek War of Independence begins in Greece

Delacroix signals intent to paint Greek war

Shelley’s philhellenic drama "Hellas" published

First Greek constitution adopted at Epidaurus

Chios massacre shocks European public opinion

Byron arrives to support the Greek cause

Death of Lord Byron at Missolonghi

Delacroix exhibits "The Massacre at Chios"

Third siege of Missolonghi begins

Delacroix completes "Greece on the Ruins of Missolonghi"

Fall of Missolonghi after year-long siege

Delacroix shows Missolonghi painting at Galerie Lebrun

Allied victory at the Battle of Navarino

Hugo publishes "Les Orientales"

Treaty of Edirne links Russo-Turkish war to Greek autonomy

London Protocol recognizes Greek sovereignty

Treaty of Constantinople finalizes Greek kingdom’s boundaries