Chios massacre
1822 plunder, massacre and enslavement of the Greek inhabitants on the island of Chios / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Chios massacre (in Greek: Η σφαγή της Χίου, Greek pronunciation: [i sfaˈʝi tis ˈçi.u]) was a catastrophe that resulted in the death, enslavement, and flight of about four-fifths of the total population of Greeks on the island of Chios by Ottoman troops, during the Greek War of Independence in 1822.[1][2][3] It is estimated that up to 100,000 people were killed or enslaved during the massacre, while up to 20,000 escaped as refugees.[4] Greeks from neighboring islands had arrived on Chios and encouraged the Chiotes (the native inhabitants of the island) to join their revolt. In response, Ottoman troops landed on the island and killed thousands. The massacre of Christians provoked international outrage across the Western world, and led to increasing support for the Greek cause worldwide.
Chios massacre | |
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Part of Massacres during the Greek War of Independence | |
Location | Chios, Ottoman Empire |
Coordinates | 38.3640°N 26.0630°E / 38.3640; 26.0630 |
Date | April–August 1822 |
Target | Greeks on the island of Chios |
Victims | Up to 100,000 killed or enslaved. At least:
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Perpetrators | Ottoman Empire |
No. of participants | 30,000 |