Theodoros Kolokotronis

greece, war of independence, kolokotronis, dervenakia, general

Born Apr 03, 1770

Athens, Greece

Passed Away Feb 15, 1843 Athens, Greece

Lifespan 72 years old

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"God has signed our freedom, and He will not take back His signature."

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Supreme commander of the Greek War of Independence known as the 'Old Man of Morea', hero of Dervenakia.

Biographical Record

Theodoros Kolokotronis was the legendary military commander and national hero of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire.

Hailing from a celebrated klephtic family in the Peloponnese, Kolokotronis led the capture of Tripolitsa in 1821 and orchestrated the decisive annihilation of Mahmud Dramali Pasha's massive army at the Battle of Dervenakia in 1822.

His military genius, indomitable spirit, and inspiring leadership earned him the revered nickname 'Geros tou Moria' (The Old Man of Morea), making him the central symbol of modern Greek liberation.

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First Cemetery of Athens
Athens, Greece

                         GPS: 37.9628, 23.7381                    

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