military officer
Markos Botsaris.
general and hero of the Greek War of Independence and more (1790–1823)
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About Markos Botsaris
Markos Botsaris was a Souliot chieftain, general of the Greek revolutionary army and hero of the Greek War of Independence. He played a key role in relieving the First Siege of Missolonghi in 1822–1823 and was awarded the title of General of Western Greece by the revolutionary Greek government. He was killed during the Battle of Karpenisi and was buried in Missolonghi with full honors. Botsaris is among the most revered national heroes in Greece.
Everything about Markos Botsaris →- Occupation
- military officer, freedom fighter
- Position held
- member of Filiki Eteria
- Citizenship
- Greece, Ottoman Empire
- Born
- 1786, 1788, March 21, 1790
- Died
- 1823, August 21, 1823