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Kosmas Barbatsis
Kosmas Barbatsis born in Spetses island in 1792 and it died 1887. Even all thug he did not come from a rich family he offered ,
Kosmas Barbatsis born in Spetses island in 1792 and it died 1887. Even all thug he did not come from a rich family he offered , his courage that ensured him a place in the history of Spetses island. He followed the naval profession and at the duration of Revolution he took part in a lot of naval battles (Geronta, Kafirea, Naypactos, Preveza and Patrases). The battle that made him elected ' was his attack in the Turkish flagship at the Naval battle of Spetses island in1822. daring the action he forced the Turks to recede and thus it judged actually the result of battle. Afterwards the end of the Fight t Barbatsis lived in the island .
Chatzigiannis Mexis
Chatzigiannis Mexis
Two important personalities that they decisively helped with their action in the contribution of Spetses island at the Greek Revolution was Hatzigjannis Mexis and the captain of a fire ship Kosmas Barbatsis.
Hatzigjannis Mexis was born in Spetses island in 1754 the name ' ' Hatzi ''' he took after his visit in ' ' Saint Places ''. He acquired big fortune and fame so in 1818 was named by the Sultan, ' ' Nazjr '' of Spetses. He was first that rebelled in Spetses island, Hydra and Psara in the Revolution. For this aim het allocated above 700.000 golden drachmas. His boats ' ' Epaminondas, ' ' Themistoklis, ' ' Pericles, before the Revolution was declared had been activated in martial energies at the Turkish boats. The heroism that he showed at the duration of the Naval battle of Spetses island that on 8 April 1822, was recognized Greek nation. It continued also afterwards the end of Revolution his political activity, as adviser of territory, senator, and attorney. Died in 1844 and in 1924 his house is historical heirloom and today accommodates the Museum of Spetses island .
Spetses history Intro
The oldest findings of human habitation that were discovered in Spetses go back to the pro-helladic period (3rd Millennium B.C.). The Greek island is mentioned by the excursionist Pafsania by the name Pytyoussa which means piney,a characteristic that has been preserved until today. According to the most prevalent derivation today's name comes from the Venetian IsoIa di Spezzie island of fragrant plants), while a lot later appear also the name Petsa/Petses.
Most probably at the end of the 15th century in Spetses (which had very few habitats till then) settled Albanian - speaking from the neighboring Peloponnesus and during the next centuries the colonization of the island
Continued with the creation of the first core settlement at Kasteli.
According to the father superior Fourmont Spetses in 1730 were an insignificant settlement and until the Turkish-
russian war of the years 1768-1774 it remained a small village, the habitats of which were involved with agriculture and fishing, as mentioned by the French officer Bellin, who visited the island during that period.
Sotirios Anarghyrou
Sotirios Anarghyrou was born in Spetses island at 1849.He has the most important personality in Spetses in last century. Sotirios Anarghyrou incarnated the classic type of new Greek immigrant. Sotirios Anarghyrou was born in Spetses island at 1849.He has the most important personality in Spetses in last century. Sotirios Anarghyrou incarnated the classic type of new Greek immigrant. -His thirst for success leads him from young age to roaming with stations Istanbul, Romania, Egypt, France and finally England.