NOVEMBER UPRISING AND GREEK WAR OF INDEPENDENCE
What connects this events?
The November Uprising (1830-31) and The Greek War of Independence (1821-1829) were two distinct national independence conflicts in the 19th century, but both had their unique characteristics and impacts on the regions where they unfolded.
NOVEMBER UPRISING
The uprising, also known as the Polish-Russian War of 1830–1831, was a patriotic national uprising of the Poles against the Russian Empire.
This conflict began on the night of November 29 to 30, 1830, and ended on October 21, 1831.
The area of the uprising’s operations included the Kingdom of Poland and parts of the territories occupied by Russia, including Lithuania, Samogitia, and Volhynia.
After the fall of the uprising, Emperor Nicholas I Romanov uttered the words: “I do not know if there will ever be another Poland, but I am certain that there will no longer be Poles.'”
In the Polish Army, the anniversary of the outbreak of the uprising is commemorated as the Day of the Cadet.
GREEK WAR OF INDEPENDENCE
The uprising, also known as the Greek War of Independence, was an armed conflict that began in 1821 and lasted until 1830.
The Greeks aimed for independence from the Ottoman Empire, which controlled most of Greece’s territory. The uprising began with a series of rebellions and guerrilla warfare that quickly spread throughout the entire Greek region.
The Greeks received support from other European powers such as Great Britain, France, and Russia. After many years of fighting and negotiations, in 1830, the Treaty of London was signed, recognizing the independence of Greece.
The Greek uprising had significant importance for the development of the national liberation movement in Europe and influenced further political processes in the Balkans.
