Historical Events tagged with "Kruševo"

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Politics & Government

Kruševo Republic Established by Rebels

August 3rd, 1903 121 years ago

In 1903, Macedonian rebels in the town of Kruševo proclaimed the establishment of the Kruševo Republic. This short-lived republic sought to resist Ottoman rule, inspired by nationalistic fervor. The leaders, including Nikola Karev, aimed to create an independent state for the Macedonian people. However, after just ten days, the Ottoman Turks launched a brutal counteroffensive, resulting in the destruction of Kruševo and the collapse of the republic.

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