Alexander Ypsilantis, son of Constantine Ypsilantis, was born in Constantinople in 1792 into a prominent Phanariot Greek family.

The Ypsilantis family originated from the Pontic Greek population of Athens, rather than Trabzon.

Alexander Ypsilantis's father, Constantine, relocated the family to Imperial Russia in 1805 due to the outbreak of the Russo-Turkish War.

Alexander Ypsilantis possessed fluency in multiple languages, including Romanian, German, French, and Russian.

Upon arriving in Russia at age 15, Alexander Ypsilantis was commissioned as a cornet, not a captain, in the Chevalier Guard Regiment.

Alexander Ypsilantis sustained a severe injury during the Battle of Dresden, resulting in the loss of his right arm, not during the Battle of Bautzen.

Following his severe injury at the Battle of Dresden, Alexander Ypsilantis was promoted to the rank of full colonel.

In 1816, Alexander Ypsilantis was appointed as an aide-de-camp to Tsar Alexander I.

Alexander Ypsilantis achieved the rank of Major General at the age of 25.

Alexander Ypsilantis's active combat career ended prematurely due to a severe injury sustained in battle, not political disagreements with Tsar Alexander I.

Alexander Ypsilantis's mother belonged to the Văcărescu family, a prominent Wallachian lineage.

What was the reason for Constantine Ypsilantis's relocation of his family to Imperial Russia in 1805?

Based on the provided information, which language was Alexander Ypsilantis NOT proficient in?

Upon his arrival at the Russian Court at age 15, Alexander Ypsilantis received patronage from whom?

Alexander Ypsilantis commenced his military service as a cornet in which prestigious Russian military unit?

Alexander Ypsilantis participated in battles such as Klyastitsy and Polotsk during which major military conflict?

What severe injury did Alexander Ypsilantis sustain during the Battle of Dresden?

Subsequent to the Congress of Vienna, Tsar Alexander I appointed Ypsilantis to which significant role?

At what age did Alexander Ypsilantis attain the rank of Major General and assume command of a brigade?

Which of the following accurately represents Alexander Ypsilantis's name in Romanian?

What was the significance of Ypsilantis's attendance at the Congress of Vienna?

What was the consequence of Ypsilantis's injury sustained at the Battle of Dresden on his military career?

Alexander Ypsilantis was elected leader of the Filiki Etaireia in 1820, following Count Ioannis Kapodistrias's refusal of the position.

The plan for the Greek War of Independence under Ypsilantis included inciting revolts in regions outside of Greece proper, such as the Danubian Principalities.

In his declaration, Ypsilantis asserted that Greek success was achievable independently, while simultaneously implying Russian support.

The Filiki Etaireia's primary objective was the liberation of Greece from Ottoman rule, not the establishment of a constitutional monarchy within the empire.

Ypsilantis's strategic decision to initiate the revolt in the Danubian Principalities aimed to leverage their autonomous status and provoke Russian involvement.

Identify Alexander Ypsilantis and his principal role as presented in the source material.

Prior to Alexander Ypsilantis accepting the leadership, who was initially offered the role within the Filiki Etaireia?

Which of the following was explicitly excluded from the Greek War of Independence plan developed under Ypsilantis?

What strategic advantage did Ypsilantis anticipate by initiating the revolt within the Danubian Principalities?

What was the principal objective of the secret organization known as the Filiki Etaireia?

What strategic role did the Danubian Principalities (Moldavia and Wallachia) fulfill in Ypsilantis's plan?

Which method did the Filiki Etaireia primarily employ to achieve Greek liberation?

Michael Soutsos, the Prince of Moldavia, was aware of the planned Greek uprising, despite his dual role within the Filiki Etaireia and as an Ottoman appointee.

Alexander Ypsilantis initiated the uprising by crossing the Prut river into Moldavia on February 22, 1821, not the Danube into Wallachia.

In his proclamation at Iași, Ypsilantis misleadingly claimed the backing of a major European power, implicitly Russia, to galvanize support for his revolt.

Ypsilantis's campaign suffered from chronic underfunding, compelling his troops to resort to plundering local regions for resources.

Tudor Vladimirescu, leader of the Wallachian Pandurs, did not fully support Ypsilantis's agenda and harbored his own reservations and objectives.

Greek leaders like Ypsilantis incorrectly assumed that shared Orthodox faith would guarantee Romanian support against the Ottomans, underestimating local nationalism.

Tudor Vladimirescu was executed following internal conflicts and strained relations with Ypsilantis's faction.

Greek leaders underestimated the influence of Romanian nationalism, incorrectly believing it was not a significant factor in their relationship during the uprising.

Regarding the planned uprising, what action did Michael Soutsos, the Prince of Moldavia and a secret Filiki Etaireia member, undertake?

Alexander Ypsilantis and his fellow officers initiated the uprising by crossing the Prut river at which location?

What misleading claim did Ypsilantis articulate in his proclamation at Iași to foster support for his cause?

Due to persistent financial shortages during the campaign, what method did Ypsilantis's troops resort to?

What specific issue hampered effective cooperation between Ypsilantis and Tudor Vladimirescu in Bucharest?

What fundamental misunderstanding characterized the Greek leaders' perception of Romanians, impacting their interactions?

What was the ultimate fate of Tudor Vladimirescu?

Tsar Alexander I officially disavowed Ypsilantis's actions, revoking his military rank and distancing the Russian Empire from the uprising.

The Tsar's disavowal of Ypsilantis emboldened the Ottoman authorities, leading them to concentrate troops to suppress the insurrection.

The Sacred Band was an elite unit composed of young Greek volunteers from across Europe, not experienced Ottoman soldiers.

Instead of confronting Ottoman forces directly near Brăila, Ypsilantis chose to retreat and establish a defensive position near Iași.

The Sacred Band suffered a decisive defeat at the Battle of Drăgășani due to their lack of training and failure to employ effective defensive formations.

Following his defeat, Alexander Ypsilantis publicly blamed his soldiers for cowardice and betrayal.

What was Tsar Alexander I's official reaction to Ypsilantis's actions in the Danubian Principalities?

What was the consequence for Ottoman authorities following the Tsar's disavowal of Ypsilantis?

What critical tactical error did the Sacred Band commit during the Battle of Drăgășani?

Regarding the Ottoman advance into the Principalities, what strategic decision did Ypsilantis make instead of direct confrontation?

What was the outcome for the Sacred Band at the Battle of Drăgășani?

Austria did not immediately grant asylum to Alexander Ypsilantis after his military campaign failed; he sought refuge and negotiated for it.

Alexander Ypsilantis was imprisoned by Austrian authorities for seven years, primarily in the fortress of Terezín.

Emperor Nicholas I of Russia played a crucial role in securing Alexander Ypsilantis's release from Austrian custody.

Alexander Ypsilantis died in Vienna in relative poverty and misery after his release from prison, not in comfort.

Alexander Ypsilantis's heart was sent to Greece after his death and is currently preserved in Athens.

Alexander Ypsilantis is mentioned in Russian literature, specifically in works by Alexander Pushkin, not Leo Tolstoy.

Alexander Ypsilantis's remains were initially buried in Vienna, later transferred to an estate in Austria, and finally relocated to Athens.

Following his military defeat, where did Ypsilantis seek refuge and initiate negotiations for asylum?

Alexander Ypsilantis was held in confinement by Austrian authorities for what duration?

Whose intervention was instrumental in securing Alexander Ypsilantis's release from Austrian custody?

Alexander Ypsilantis is mentioned in the short stories of which author?

Based on his appearance and biographical accounts, what potential medical condition has been suggested for Alexander Ypsilantis?

How were Alexander Ypsilantis's remains ultimately relocated?

What was the primary reason for Austria's refusal to grant asylum to Ypsilantis?