: Sultan Mahmud II sent a massive fleet under Nasuhzade Ali Pasha to make an example of the island. Devastation : Estimated 42,000 to 52,000 Greeks were killed. Roughly 50,000 were sold into slavery.
The Massacre of Chios began on , as Ottoman forces launched a brutal campaign to suppress the island's revolt during the Greek War of Independence. ⚔️ Key Facts of the Massacre : Sultan Mahmud II sent a massive fleet
: The brutality horrified the Western world, fueling the Philhellenism movement and inspiring masterpieces like Eugène Delacroix’s painting The Massacre at Chios . 📰 About "Telefimerida" (Τηλεφημερίδα) The Massacre of Chios began on , as
Thousands more fled, creating a massive refugee crisis in Europe. The start of the total destruction of the
The start of the total destruction of the island's prosperous society.
The term "Telefimerida" usually refers to historical "on this day" segments or digital archives that recap major events. On March 30, these archives highlight: The landing of Ottoman troops on the shores of Chios.
The subsequent retaliatory act by , who blew up the Ottoman flagship in June 1822. If you'd like more details, I can help with: Specific figures or military leaders involved. The artistic legacy and poems inspired by the event. Information on the Chian Diaspora after 1822.