Greek Legion (Septinsular Republic)
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).
| Greek Legion | |
|---|---|
| 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
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Alexander von Benckendorff Emmanouil Papadopoulos |
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