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Mural

Alexandros Katakouzinos

Mural
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Monemvasia
Mural
ALEXANDROS KATAKOUZINOS

The castle-town of Monemvasia, known for its medieval fortress, was besieged at the end of March 1821 by locals from Mani and Tsakonia. It was surrendered to them on 23rd July, 1821. The mural depicts the face of Alexandros Katakouzinos, a Greek, Russian-educated politician, prince and landowner, who was a member of the Society of Friends and confidant of Ipsilantis. Katakouzinos played an important role in the surrendering of the Monemvasia fortress.

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