Vasileios Petimezas (1785–1872)
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Vasileios Petimezas or Petmezas (Greek: Βασίλειος Πετ[ι]μεζάς, 1785–1872) was a Greek revolutionary leader during the Greek War of Independence, politician and general.
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Lieutenant General Vasileios Petmezas | |
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Native name | Βασίλειος Πετ[ι]μεζάς |
Born | 1785 Soudena, Morea Eyalet, Ottoman Empire (now Greece) |
Died | 1872 Kingdom of Greece |
Allegiance | United Kingdom First Hellenic Republic Kingdom of Greece |
Service/ | British Army Hellenic Army |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | 1st Regiment Greek Light Infantry |
Battles/wars | |
Relations | Athanasios Petimezas (father) Nikolaos Petimezas (brother) |
Other work | Representative to the Greek national assemblies Member of Parliament |
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