Greek Legion (Septinsular Republic)
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This article is about the unit in the Napoleonic Wars. For the unit in the Crimean War, see Greek Volunteer Legion.
The Greek Legion (Russian: Греческий легион), officially the Light Jäger Foot Legion (Greek: Πεζικὴ Λεγεὼν Ἐλαφρῶν Κυνηγετῶν), was a Jäger infantry unit in the service of the Russian-controlled Septinsular Republic. It consisted of soldiers of Greek and Albanian origin and was led by Major-General Emmanouil Papadopoulos. It was active between 1805 and 1807, taking part in the War of the Third Coalition and the Russo-Turkish War (1806–1812).
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Греческий легион Πεζικὴ Λεγεὼν Ἐλαφρῶν Κυνηγετῶν | |
Active | 1805–1807 |
Country | Septinsular Republic |
Allegiance | Russian Empire |
Branch | Imperial Russian Army |
Type | Light infantry (Jäger) |
Size | 2,760 (1805) 4,019 (1807) |
Engagements | Napoleonic Wars |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Alexander von Benckendorff Emmanouil Papadopoulos |
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