Naousa massacre

The Massacre of Naoussa or Destruction of Naoussa was a bloody event of the Greek War of Independence that occurred on 13 April 1822.

Naousa Massacre
Part of the Massacres during the Greek War of Independence

Memorial for the massacre
Date13 April 1822
Location
Naoussa, Greece
Result
  • Ottoman forces capture Naoussa
  • Massacre of the captives
  • Enslavement of the local women and children
Belligerents
Greek rebels  Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Zafeirakis Theodosiou †
Anastasios Karatasos
Angelis Gatsos
Diamantis Nikolaou		 Ebu Lubut
Strength
4,000-5,000 soldiers 20,000 soldiers
Casualties and losses
About 5,000
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