Nafplio falls to Greek rebels
- When
- 1822
- Where
- Nafplio
- Episodes
- 2
In November 1822, Greek revolutionary forces captured Nafplio, ending the siege of its fortress. The central administration subsequently designated the city as the seat of the new National Assembly, requesting the return of the fort to the government.
Episodes
- Capture of Nafplio
Forces of Staikopoulos and Kolokotronis captured Nafplio in November 1822, ending the siege.
- Designation as Assembly Seat
The central administration decided in November 1822 that the new National Assembly would take place in Nafplion.
Background and detail
Background. The Greek War of Independence was a successful war of independence fought by Greek revolutionaries against the Ottoman Empire from 1821 to 1829. In November 1822, the central administration decided that the new National Assembly would take place in Nafplion, and asked Kolokotronis to return the fort to the government.
Capture. Forces led by Staikopoulos and Kolokotronis captured Nafplio in November 1822. This military success allowed the central administration to designate the city as the location for the new National Assembly, requesting Kolokotronis to return the fort to the government.
Aftermath. Following the capture, the central administration designated Nafplio as the location for the new National Assembly in November 1822. In March 1824, the forces of the new executive besieged Nafplion and Tripolitsa.
People involved
- Staikopoulos · Military leader
- Kolokotronis · Military leader
Sources
- Nafplio Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
- Greek War of Independence Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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