Angelis Govios
Angelis Govios or Govginas (Greek: Αγγελής Γοβιός ή Γοβγίνας) was a leader of the Greek War of Independence. He is known for the reorganization of the Struggle against the Ottomans in Euboea. A statue in his honour has been erected near the Euboean town of Psachna.
Angelis Govios | |
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A portrait of Angelis Govios | |
Native name | Αγγελής Γοβιός |
Born | 1780 Limni, Sanjak of Eğriboz, Ottoman Empire (now Greece) |
Died | 28 March 1822 Dyo Vouna, Sanjak of Eğriboz, Ottoman Empire (now Greece) |
Allegiance | First Hellenic Republic |
Service/ | Hellenic Army |
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