Petrobey Mavromichalis
Greek general, politician and revolutionary / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Petros Mavromichalis (Greek: Πέτρος Μαυρομιχάλης; 1765–1848), also known as Petrobey (Greek: Πετρόμπεης [peˈtrobe.is]), was a Greek general, politician and the leader of the Maniot people during the first half of the 19th century. 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.
Quick Facts President of the Executive Provisional Administration of Greece, Preceded by ...
Petrobey Mavromichalis | |
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Πετρόμπεης Μαυρομιχάλης | |
President of the Executive Provisional Administration of Greece | |
In office 26 April 1823 – 5 January 1823 (o.s.) | |
Preceded by | Alexandros Mavrokordatos |
Succeeded by | Georgios Kountouriotis |
Senator | |
In office 18 March 1844 – 17 January 1848 | |
Monarch | Otto |
Prime Minister | Konstantinos Kanaris Alexandros Mavrokordatos Ioannis Kolettis Kitsos Tzavellas |
Personal details | |
Born | (1765-08-06)6 August 1765 Limeni, Morea Eyalet, Ottoman Empire (now Greece) |
Died | 17 January 1848(1848-01-17) (aged 82) Athens, Kingdom of Greece |
Resting place | Limeni, Mani |
Spouse | Anna Benaki |
Relations | Kyriakoulis Mavromichalis (brother) Ioannis Mavromichalis (brother) Antonios Mavromichalis (brother) Konstantinos Mavromichalis (brother) Periklis Pierrakos-Mavromichalis (nephew) Kyriakoulis Mavromichalis (great-nephew) |
Children | Ilias Mavromichalis Panagiotitsa Mavromichalis Georgios Mavromichalis Anastasios Mavromichalis Ioannis P. Mavromichalis Demetrios Mavromichalis |
Parent(s) | Pierros Mavromichalis Katerina Koutsogrigorakos |
Residence(s) | Limeni, Mani |
Occupation | Bey of Mani Revolutionary Soldier |
Awards | Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | First Hellenic Republic |
Branch/service | Hellenic Army |
Commands | Commander in Chief of Maniot forces |
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