Lambros Katsonis
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Lambros Katsonis was a Greek naval commander of the 18th century who would ultimately sail under the Russian flag with the rank of colonel. He became a knight of the Russian Empire and was awarded the
Portrait, 18th century
Katsonis with a cannon
Lambros Katsonis and his wife
Livadeia
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Livadeia is a town in central Greece. It is the capital of the Boeotia regional unit. Livadeia lies 90 km north-west of Athens, 64 km west of Chalkida, 63 km south-east of Lamia, 44 km east-south-east
Lambros Katsonis
…flag with the rank of colonel. He became a knight of the Russian Empire and was awarded the Order of St. George. Lambros Katsonis was born in 1752 at Livadeia, to a well-off family. He was forced to flee his home in 1767, after feuding with a local Turk and killing him; at Galaxeidi he managed to board a…
General view from the castle
Temple of Zeus Vasileus ("Zeus King") in a cliff of Levadeia.
View of the cathedral (Presentation of Mary) of the city, with the clock tower visible in the background, to the right.
The Oracle of Trophonius