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Byzantine Cavalrymen by Omar Samy

Cavalcade, magazine, Vol. 7, No. 7, August 1968

The Chios massacre 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. It is estimated that up to 100,000 people were killed or enslaved during the massacre, while up to 20,000 escaped as refugees. 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 outrage across the Western world and led to increasing support for the Greek cause worldwide.

Gösta Adrian-Nilsson (Swedish, 1884-1965), Kavallerister på café [Cavalrymen at the Café ]. Canvas laid on panel, 35.5 x 28.5 cm.

Medium: Gypsum alabaster.

A collection of photographs and other images of Union soldiers who died during service with the 64th and 65th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiments, 6th Ohio Independent Battery, and McLaughlin's Squadron, Ohio Cavalry as well as those who died after being transferred to other regiments during American Civil War.

Source: Missouri History Museum.