Petrobey Mavromichalis

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Petros Mavromichalis, also known as Petrobey, was a Greek general and politician who played a major role in the lead-up and during the Greek War of Independence. Before the war, he served as the Bey of Mani. His family had a long history of revolts against the Ottoman Empire, which ruled most of what is now Greece. His grandfather Georgios and his father Pierros were among the leaders of the Orlov Revolt.

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Battles (2)

• 1821

  Battle of Kalamata

  Greek War of Independence · Maniot Forces

• 1821

  Siege of Tripolitsa

  Greek War of Independence · Greek Revolutionaries