Theodoros Kolokotronis, a Greek general and pre-eminent leader of the Greek War of Independence (1821–1829) against the Ottoman Empire, was born.

Konstantinos Kolokotronis, Theodoros' father and a former captain of the Armatoloi in Corinth, was killed in an engagement with Ottoman troops, along with two of his brothers, George and Apostolis. He had participated in the Orlov Revolt, instigated by Catherine the Great of Russia.

Kolokotronis joined the Russian Navy during the Russo-Turkish War.

Kolokotronis was forced to flee to Zakynthos due to Ottoman attacks against the klephts.

Kolokotronis was promoted to the rank of major while serving in the British Army under Richard Church in the 1st Regiment Greek Light Infantry.

Kolokotronis led the Greek forces during the Siege of Tripolitsa, a pivotal event in the Greek War of Independence.

The Greek War of Independence officially began, just prior to which Kolokotronis returned to the mainland and formed a confederation of irregular Moreot klepht bands.

Kolokotronis was named archistrategos, or commander-in-chief, of the Greek forces.

Kolokotronis's forces annihilated the Ottoman army under Mahmud Dramali Pasha at the Battle of Dervenakia.

Kolokotronis took part in the Greek civil wars among various Greek factions.

Kolokotronis was released from prison when an Egyptian army under Ibrahim Pasha invaded the Morea.

Kolokotronis was appointed commander-in-chief of Greek forces in the Peloponnese.

Kolokotronis took part in the Greek civil wars among various Greek factions.

Kolokotronis was jailed in Hydra with some of his followers after his party was defeated in the civil wars.

Count Ioannis Kapodistrias, a supporter of Kolokotronis, was assassinated.

Kolokotronis was accused of conspiracy against the regency, charged with treason, and sentenced to death along with Dimitrios Plapoutas.

Kolokotronis was pardoned after being sentenced to death for treason.

Theodoros Kolokotronis died in Athens one day after his son Konstantinos's (Kollinos) wedding and after a feast at the Royal Palace, in presence of King Otto.