Greece Issues Commemorative Coins for 2500th Anniversary of Battle of Thermopylae Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Greece will soon issue two commemorative coins to mark 2500 years since the historic battle of Thermopylae, fought in 480 BC.
February 4, 1843, Greek General Theodoros Kolokotronis passes away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Greek General Theodoros Kolokotronis, known as the ultimate symbol and leading figure of the Greek War of Independence, which took place from 1821 to 1830 was born on April 3, 1770, and passed away on February 4, 1843, at the age of 73.