Independence Declared
The First National Assembly declares independence and adopts the provisional constitution at Epidaurus.
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1822 in Greece
Explore 10 historical events and records for Greece in 1822.
Historical records for Greece in 1822
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January
Executive Council Elected
The First National Assembly elects Mavrokordatos to preside over the revolutionary executive.
First National Legislative Body
Ypsilantis becomes president of the legislative branch created by the First National Assembly.
Provisional Government Formed
Mavrokordatos becomes President of the first revolutionary executive.
June
Battle of Chios
Commands the destruction of the flagship of the Turkish admiral Pasha Kara-Ali
Burning of Ottoman Flagship
Kanaris destroys the Ottoman flagship in retaliation for the Chios massacre
July
Battle of Dervenakia
Kolokotronis defeats Dramali Pasha's army in the Dervenakia passes
Other events (month unknown)
Constitution of Epidaurus
Mavrokordatos helps establish the representative constitutional government adopted at Epidaurus.
Executive Government at Corinth
Mavrokordatos directs the provisional executive while government institutions operate from Corinth.
Provisional Constitution Implemented
Mavrokordatos begins implementing the separation of legislative, executive and judicial powers.
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