Abstract
The aim of the present study is to discuss one of the first episodes of the Greek War of Independence that took place in the Aegean Sea in 1822, which ended at the devastation of Chios Island and the defeat of its inhabitants. In this framework the organization of the campaign is examined, the course of the military operations and the final outcome. The importance of the study lies in the fact that it examines the events not in the light of the local history of Chios island but in the broader context of the Greek Revolution and the impact the events had on European public opinion.
Highlights
In 1566 Chios came under the Ottoman rule
THE GREEK EXPEDITION TO CHIOS, THE WRONG DECISIONS AND THE GREAT LOSSES In the first years of the Greek War of Independence the Greeks tried to involve the Chiots in the Revolutionary movement hoping that the wealthy Chiots living in the island and abroad would join the revolution and contribute financially in the maintenance expenses of the Greek fleet.[1]
A Chiot merchant alongside with Lykourgos Logothetis, a Samian fighter, were charged by Prince Ypsilantis to organise the revolution in Chios
Summary
In 1566 Chios came under the Ottoman rule. The Sultans were favourable disposed towards their subjects granting them special privileges relevant to religion, taxation, regulation of trade and litigation.
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