List of historical autonomist and secessionist movements
This is a list of historical separatist movements around the world. Separatism includes autonomism and secessionism. Most separatist movements do not succeed in their goal, therefore only notable ones are listed here; however, not all listed here succeeded in their goal.
(gained independence from France on July 5, 1962)
(gained independence from Ottoman Empire after the Greek War of Independence)
(See also under UK, for pre-division Ireland)
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