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January 17, 1848: Greek Independence War Hero Petros Mavromichalis passes away

From Areopoli in the Mani Peninsula, descendant of a long line of fighters, Petros Mavromichalis…

Greek Revolutionary Kyriakoulis Mavromichalis was born on this day

Kyriakoulis Mavromichalis was a fighter during the Revolution of 1821. He became the icon of the sacrifice made in behalf of the freedom of Greece for the Peloponnesians, and in particular, the Maniots.