22 events found for 1821
Benderli Ali Pasha arrives in Constantinople as the new Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire; he remains in power for only
Emperor Napoleon dies in exile on the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean
The first edition of The Manchester Guardian, now The Guardian, is published
Greek War of Independence: The Greeks defeat the Turks at the Battle of Gravia Inn
The first major battle of the Greek War of Independence against the Turks is fought in Valtetsi
Establishment of the Peloponnesian Senate by the Greek rebels
Badi VII, king of Sennar, surrenders his throne and realm to Isma'il Pasha, general of the Ottoman Empire, ending the ex
Badi VII, king of Sennar, surrenders his throne and realm to Ismail Pasha, general of the Ottoman Empire, bringing the 3
Decisive defeat of the Filiki Eteria by the Ottomans at Drăgășani (in Wallachia)
Battle of Carabobo: Decisive battle in the war of independence of Venezuela from Spain
Four hundred and seventy prominent Cypriots including Archbishop Kyprianos are executed in response to Cypriot aid to…
The Kingdom of Spain cedes the territory of Florida to the United States.
While the Mora Rebellion continues, Greeks capture Monemvasia Castle. Turkish troops and citizens are transferred to…
José de San Martín declares the independence of Peru from Spain.
The Saturday Evening Post is published for the first time as a weekly newspaper.
Jarvis Island is discovered by the crew of the ship, Eliza Frances.
The Treaty of Córdoba is signed in Córdoba, now in Veracruz, Mexico, concluding the Mexican War of Independence from…
The Captaincy General of Guatemala declares independence from Spain.
Tripolitsa, Greece, is captured by Greek rebels during the Greek War of Independence.