Philhellenism

Philhellenism was a movement that materialized in the 17th century, with ideological and political motives, whose goals included freeing the Greek people from the Ottoman occupation and unifying them into one nation.  Their agenda was a moral one, but also self-benefitting.  They attracted many financial supporters and sponsors who realistically helped Greece with her fight for freedom.  Among them was Lord Byron (England), who sacrificed his life for the cause.