About Nikolaos Zervas
Lived 1800 – 1869. Nikolaos Zervas was a Greek military personnel.
Nikolaos Zervas (, 1800–1869) was a Greek revolutionary and Souliote captain in the Greek War of Independence. After the establishment of Greek independence he reached the rank of general in the Hellenic Army.
Zervas was born in Souli, Epirus, then Ottoman Empire, and became one of the leaders of the Souliotes. Zervas participated in the Greek War of Independence (1821–1830) and distinguished at the Battle of Phaleron (April 1827). At March 1828, together with another revolutionary leader, Dimos Tselios, managed to push back an advancing Ottoman (Turkish-Albanian) force at Menidi, Attica.
After Independence, Zervas participated in an anti-monarchist revolt in Acarnania (1836).
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Who was Nikolaos Zervas?
Greek general
When was Nikolaos Zervas born?
Nikolaos Zervas was born in 1800 in Souli Municipality.
When did Nikolaos Zervas die?
Nikolaos Zervas died in 1869 in Agrinio.
What was Nikolaos Zervas's occupation?
Nikolaos Zervas was a military personnel.
What nationality was Nikolaos Zervas?
Nikolaos Zervas was Greek.
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