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Battle of Phaleron

When
6 May 1827
Where
Plain near Athens
Part of
Battle of Phaleron: Ottoman troops defeat Greek rebels outside Athens

Ottoman troops defeated Greek forces on the plain near Athens, forcing the surrender of the Acropolis garrison.

The battle took place on 6 May 1827 (Old Style 24 April). Reshid Pasha's unexpected victory over the Greek relief force at Phaleron forced the Greeks to surrender the Acropolis fort. The engagement occurred after the death of Georgios Karaiskakis, whose forces were scattered due to internal quarrels.

Sources

  1. Battle of Phaleron Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Reşid Mehmed Pasha Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
  3. Greek War of Independence Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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