Third Siege of Missolonghi ends with fall of the city
- When
- 1826
- Where
- Missolonghi
- Episodes
- 1
The Third Siege of Missolonghi concluded in April 1826 when starving Greek defenders attempted a breakout, known as the Exodus. Ottoman-Egyptian forces, reinforced by Ibrahim Pasha, overwhelmed the city, resulting in significant casualties among the defenders and inhabitants.
Episodes
Background and detail
The Exodus. Facing starvation and no hope of relief, the besieged Greeks decided on April 10, 1826, that fighting-age men would burst out to lead women and children to safety, while others remained to defend the town. This attempt, known as the Exodus or Sortie, ended in disaster as the defenders were overwhelmed.
People involved
- Reşid Mehmed Pasha · Ottoman Commander
- Ibrahim Pasha · Egyptian Commander
Sources
- Third siege of Missolonghi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Missolonghi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
- Greek War of Independence Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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