war of independence
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He died from a fever in 1824 in Missolonghi, in modern day Greece, after joining Greek insurgents the year prior to fight a war of independence against the Ottoman Empire.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
In his first speech in Algiers, Leo paid tribute to victims of the country's 1954-1962 war of independence from France and called for "forgiveness".
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
The U.S. has long played a major role in Cuban history, from its involvement in the island’s war of independence from Spain to the heavy hand of American companies in Cuba’s sugar industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2026
Born in 1991 after a war of independence against former dictator General Siad Barre, it has grappled with decades of isolation ever since.
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2025
Their story was told—the war of independence had broken out,—who would join the revolutionary forces?
From Tom Brown's School Day's by Thomas Hughes
