Question

What was the Greek war of independence ?

Answer 1

Greek Revolution (1830)

Greece was part of the Ottoman Empire since 15 th century. Growth of revolutionary nationalism in Europe sparked Greek's struggle for independence from the Muslim rule of Ottoman empire in 1821. West European countries supported Greece in its struggle Poets and artists, who were inspired by the ancient Greek culture and literature, also supported the revolution. E.g., Lord Byron, the famous English Poet.In 1832, The Treaty of Constantinople recognized Greece as an independent nation.