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Markos Botsaris
General and hero of the Greek War of Independence and more / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Markos Botsaris (Greek: Μάρκος Μπότσαρης; 1790 – 21 August 1823) was a Souliot chieftain, general of the Greek revolutionary army and hero of the Greek War of Independence.[3][4] He played a key role in relieving the First Siege of Missolonghi in 1822–1823 and was awarded the title of General of Western Greece by the revolutionary Greek government. He was killed during the Battle of Karpenisi and was buried in Missolonghi with full honors. Today Botsaris is among the most revered national heroes in Greece.
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Markos Botsaris Μάρκος Μπότσαρης Marko Boçari | |
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Born | 1790 Souli, Pashalik of Yanina, Ottoman Empire (now Greece) |
Died | 21 August 1823 Karpenisi, Sanjak of Inebahti, Ottoman Empire (now Greece) |
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Years of service | 1804–1823 |
Rank | General of the Greek Army |
Unit | Albanian Regiment (French Army) Souliot Forces Revolutionary Army of Western Central Greece |
Commands | Chieftain of the Souliot Forces Commanding General of Western Central Greece |
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Children | Dimitrios Botsaris (son) Katerina Botsari (daughter) |
Relations | Kitsos Botsaris (father) Notis Botsaris (uncle) Kostas Botsaris (brother) Tousias Botsaris (cousin) |
Other work | Author of a Greek–Albanian lexicon |
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