Apostolis Kolokotronis
Apostolis Kolokotronis (Greek: Αποστόλης Κολοκοτρώνης) was a chieftain of the Greek War of Independence and an officer of the Greek army from Arcadia. He was member of the well-known Kolokotronis family.
Apostolis Kolokotronis | |
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Native name | Αποστόλης Κολοκοτρώνης |
Born | Arcadia, Greece |
Died | 1862 Tripoli, Greece |
Allegiance | Greek War of Independence |
Service/ | Greek Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Royal Phalanx |
Commands held | General Leader of the Armed Forces of Tripoli Region |
Battles/wars | Moldavia-Wallachia campaign, Battle of the Ditch, Siege of Nafplio, Siege of Acrocorinth, Battles during the Siege of Patras, Repulsion of the invasion of Mahmud Dramali Pasha, Military operations against Ibrahim Pasha, Greek civil wars of 1824–25 |
Awards | Commemorative Medal of the War of Independence |
Spouse(s) | Sophia St. Dimitrakopoulou |
Children | Five daughters |
Relations | Giannakis Kolokotronis (father), Theodoros Kolokotronis (uncle) |
Other work | Officer of the Royal Phalanx |
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