Orthodoxy and Russian policy towards Greece in the 19th century : Τhe Philorthodox Society’s conspiracy (1830-1840)
Part of : Balkan studies : biannual publication of the Institute for Balkan Studies ; Vol.41, No.1-2, 2000, pages 27-42
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After four hundred years of Ottoman rule Greece became an independentState in 1828. After its presidential system was replaced by Otto’s monarchy(1835-1862), the three political forces, the pro-British, the pro-French and thepro-Russian clashed for power and influence with foreign power backing.One of the most interesting aspects of this power struggle was the conspiracyof the pro-Russian faction (1837-1840), based on the common bond ofOrthodox Christianity among Greeks and Russians. The conspiracy, involving some of the best known War of Independenceheroes, their relatives, and the Russian Embassy failed and the conspirators were tried in court.
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