A brutal 1822 massacre on Chios galvanized global support for Greek independence
A devastating Ottoman attack on the island of Chios in 1822 resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, eventually turning global public opinion in favor of the Greek fight for independence.
In early 1822, during the Greek War of Independence, Ottoman troops landed on the island of Chios to suppress a rebellion. The resulting violence was catastrophic, with an estimated 42,000 Greeks killed and thousands more sold into slavery. This brutal event shocked the Western world and inspired influential figures like Lord Byron and Victor Hugo to support the Greek cause.
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