1822
Events
January
- January 1: During the Greek War of Independence, the First National Council decides upon a constitution. The colours of the Greek flag are to be blue and white.
- January 15: The First National Assembly of Independence at Epidaurus concludes its work.
- January 17: Ali Pasha is beheaded by the Turks on a small island of Lake Pamvotis. The severed head is sent to Sultan Mahmud II in Istanbul.
December
- December 14: The Holy Alliance denounces the Greek Revolution, considering it audacious and clumsy.
- December 31: Omer Vrioni and Kutahye end the first siege of Mesolonghi
Births
- January 6: Heinrich Schliemann, archaeologist.
- October 29: Thrasivoulos Zaimis, politician, Prime Minister.