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Treaty of London Enforcement

When
July 1827
Where
Eastern Mediterranean
Part of
Battle of Navarino: allied fleets destroy the Turko-Egyptian fleet

Allied powers dispatched naval squadrons to the Eastern Mediterranean to enforce the Treaty of London's recognition of Greek autonomy.

The Treaty of London in July 1827 recognized Greek autonomy within the Ottoman Empire. Allied powers, including Britain, France, and Russia, sent naval squadrons to enforce this policy, leading to the confrontation at Navarino.

Sources

  1. Battle of Navarino Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
  2. Pylos Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02

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