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Greek revolutionary of the Greek War of Independence From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zachos Milios (Greek: Ζάχος Μήλιος; 1805–1860) was a Greek revolutionary of the Greek War of Independence (1821–1830) and officer of the Hellenic army. He was the brother of the distinguished general and politician Spyros Milios.
Colonel Zachos Milios | |
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Born | c. 1805 Himara, Pashalik of Yanina, Ottoman Empire (modern Albania) |
Died | c. 1860 Athens, Kingdom of Greece |
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Years of service | 1824–1860 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | Greek War of Independence |
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Relations | Spyromilios (brother) |
Milios was born in Himara, in modern south coast Albania.[1] At 1824, under the leadership of his brother Spyromilios, he together with several armed Himariotes descent to southern Greece in order to join the Revolution. There they fought against the Ottoman troops of Omer Vryonis, under the orders of Alexandros Mavrokordatos. At 1825, together with his brother, as well as Notis Botsaris and Dimos Riniassas participated in several conflicts in Aetolia region (Makrynoros, Kasteli Anatolikou). The same year they joined the besiegers in Missolonghi. Zachos also participated in the following exodus. Later he fought under the leadership of Georgios Karaiskakis.
Milios supported the political party of Alexandros Mavrokordatos and joined the Pro-Russian party. During Kapodistrias' rule (1828–1832) he became captain of the 2nd light infantry battalion.
When Otto became King of Greece (1832), he remained in the army serving as a frontier guard. He was considered a very loyal officer .
Zachos Milios reached the rank of Colonel. He was distinguished by his bravery on the battlefield (he was seriously wounded four times).
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