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'''Ioannis Makriyannis''' was a hero of the [[Greece|Greek]] [[War of Independence]] ([[1821]] - [[1829]]), a writer whose memoirs give us a valuable view of the war and a protagonist of the democratic reforms that took place after liberation.

Makriyiannis was born Ioannis Triantafyllodimitris at [[Lidoriki]], [[Central Greece]], in [[1797]]. He lost his parents at a very early age and became a [[klepht]]. In [[1820]], he was initiated into the [[Filiki Eteria|Friendly Society]] that was planning the liberation of [[Greece]] from Ottoman yoke.

In [[1821]], the Greek [[War of Independence]] broke out. Makriyiannis took part in many battles and by [[1824]] became a general of the revolutionary army. When in June [[1825]], [[Ibrahim Pasha]] attacked [[Myloi]], near [[Argos]] with a force of 4,000 foot-soldiers and 600 cavalrymen from his regular army, Makriyannis, together with Ypsilantis, Mavromichalis and 300 men, defended the position, which commands the approaches to [[Nafplio]]. They had already repulsed four fierce attacks by Ibrahim when, towards evening, they were reinforced by a detachment of the first regular Greek regiment. Its arrival decided the outcome of the battle and the Turko-Egyptian forces retreated in great disarray, with heavy casualties. The gallant Makriyannis, who was wounded in the fighting, was invited aboard the French Admiral [[Henri de Rigny]]'s frigate, where he was received by the admiral.

Makriyiannis distinguished himself again in the defence of [[Athens]] and other battles of the war.

After liberation, Makriyiannis remained in public life. He became a member of the [[Athens]] city council and opposed [[King Otto]] for his undemocratic practices. On [[September 3]], [[1843]], he led the revolt that finally secured a constitution for Greece, limiting the powers of the monarchy.

Illiterate most of his life, Makriyiannis learned to write quite late in life and wrote his memoirs which gives us a valuable insight not only into the battles of the War of Independence but also into the rivalries between [[Peloponnesus|Peloponnesians]] and [[Rumeli|Rumeliotes]] and the suffering of the civilian common people during the struggle.

Makriyiannis died in Athens in [[1864]]. The section of the city where he lived is known as "Makriyianni" in his honour.

[[Category:1864 deaths|Makriyiannis, Ioannis]]
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	'''Ioannis Makriyannis''' was a hero of the [[Greece\|Greek]] [[War of Independence]] ([[1821]] - [[1829]]), a writer whose memoirs give us a valuable view of the war and a protagonist of the democratic reforms that took place after liberation.		'''Ioannis Makriyannis''' was a hero of the [[Greece\|Greek]] [[War of Independence]] ([[1821]] - [[1829]]), a writer whose memoirs give us a valuable view of the war and a protagonist of the democratic reforms that took place after liberation.

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	'''Ioannis Makriyannis''' was a hero of the [[Greece\|Greek]] [[War of Independence]] ([[1821]] - [[1829]]), a writer whose memoirs give us a valuable view of the war and a protagonist of the democratic reforms that took place after liberation.		'''Ioannis Makriyannis''' was a hero of the [[Greece\|Greek]] [[War of Independence]] ([[1821]] - [[1829]]), a writer whose memoirs give us a valuable view of the war and a protagonist of the democratic reforms that took place after liberation.

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	Illiterate most of his life, Makriyiannis learned to write quite late in life and wrote his memoirs which gives us a valuable insight not only into the battles of the War of Independence but also into the rivalries between [[Peloponnesus\|Peloponnesians]] and [[Rumeli\|Rumeliotes]] and the suffering of the civilian common people during the struggle.		Illiterate most of his life, Makriyiannis learned to write quite late in life and wrote his memoirs which gives us a valuable insight not only into the battles of the War of Independence but also into the rivalries between [[Peloponnesus\|Peloponnesians]] and [[Rumeli\|Rumeliotes]] and the suffering of the civilian common people during the struggle.

−	Makriyiannis died in Athens in [[1864]]. The section of the city where he lived is known as "Makriyianni" in his honour.	+	Makriyiannis died in Athens on [[April 27]], [[1864]]. The section of the city where he lived is known as "Makriyianni" in his honour.

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 '''Ioannis Makriyannis''' was a hero of the [[Greece|Greek]] [[War of Independence]] ([[1821]] - [[1829]]), a writer whose memoirs give us a valuable view of the war and a protagonist of the democratic reforms that took place after liberation.
 Makriyiannis was born Ioannis Triantafyllodimitris at [[Lidoriki]], [[Central Greece]], in [[1797]]. He lost his parents at a very early age and became a [[klepht]]. In [[1820]], he was initiated into the [[Filiki Eteria|Friendly Society]] that was planning the liberation of [[Greece]] from Ottoman yoke.
-In [[1821]], the Greek [[War of Independence]] broke out. Makriyiannis took part in many battles and by [[1824]] became a general of the revolutionary army. When in June [[1825]], [[Ibrahim Pasha]] attacked [[Myloi]], near [[Argos]] with a force of 4,000 foot-soldiers and 600 cavalrymen from his regular army, Makriyannis, together with Ypsilantis, Mavromichalis and 300 men, defended the position, which commands the approaches to [[Nafplio]]. They had already repulsed four fierce attacks by Ibrahim when, towards evening, they were reinforced by a detachment of the first regular Greek regiment. Its arrival decided the outcome of the battle and the Turko-Egyptian forces retreated in great disarray, with heavy casualties. The gallant Makriyannis, who was wounded in the fighting, was invited aboard the French Admiral [[Henri de Rigny]]'s frigate, where he was received  by the admiral.
+In [[1821]], the Greek [[War of Independence]] broke out. Makriyiannis took part in many battles and by [[1824]] became a general of the revolutionary army. When in June [[1825]], [[Ibrahim Pasha]] attacked [[Myloi]], near [[Argos]] with a force of 4,000 foot-soldiers and 600 cavalrymen from his regular army, Makriyannis, together with [[Dimitrios Ypsilantis]], [[Konstantinos Mavromichalis]] and 300 men, defended the position, which commands the approaches to [[Nafplio]]. They had already repulsed four fierce attacks by Ibrahim when, towards evening, they were reinforced by a detachment of the first regular Greek regiment. Its arrival decided the outcome of the battle and the Turko-Egyptian forces retreated in great disarray, with heavy casualties. The gallant Makriyannis, who was wounded in the fighting, was invited aboard the French Admiral [[Henri de Rigny]]'s frigate, where he was received  by the admiral.
 Makriyiannis distinguished himself again in the defence of [[Athens]] and other battles of the war.