Stavriana Savvaina
Stavriana Savvaina | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Σταυριάνα Σάββαινα |
| Born | 1772 Parori, Laconia |
| Died | 1868 (aged 95–96) |
| Allegiance | Kyriakoulis Mavromichalis |
| Conflicts | |
| Spouse | Georgakis Savvas |
Stavriana Savvaina (Greek:Σταυριάνα Σάββαινα; 1772–1868) was a Greek revolutionary who fought during the Greek war of Independence[1]
Before the war
Savvaina was born in 1772 in a Parori a small village in Laconia. she was married to Georgakis Savvas a wealthy dignitary and member of the Philiki Eteria.[2]
Greek war of Independence
In 1821 her husband was hanged in Mystras by the Ottomans.[3] After her husband's death she left her village with her mother-in-law and women from the surrounding villages and made a women's military unit serving under Kyriakoulis Mavromichalis.[4] She and her unit fought in the siege of Tripolitsa. Battle of Valtetsi, battle of Diro and Battle of Verga during the Ottoman–Egyptian invasion of Mani.[5][6]
Later life
After the war she moved to Nafpilo and she died in 1868.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Stavriana Savvaina – Fighter of the Revolution of 1821". lakonia.mobi. 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ Georgiou, Eleni Maria (2021-04-03). 1821: Ten Remarkable Heroes and Heroines in the Greek War of Independence. Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp. ISBN 979-8-7324-7063-5.
- ^ Stamatiadi, Aleka (2021-04-05). "Σταυριάνα Σάββαινα, η Μανιάτισσα που πολεμούσε σαν άντρας". Ενημέρωση Μεγάρων (in Greek). Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ "1821: Η Λάκαινα Σταυριάνα Σάββαινα - ΕΒΔΟΜΗ Online". www.ebdomi.com (in Greek). 2017-03-22. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ "1821: Η Λάκαινα Σταυριάνα Σάββαινα - ΕΒΔΟΜΗ Online". www.ebdomi.com (in Greek). 2017-03-22. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ "Stavriana Savvaina – Fighter of the Revolution of 1821". lakonia.mobi. 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ "1821: Η Λάκαινα Σταυριάνα Σάββαινα - ΕΒΔΟΜΗ Online". www.ebdomi.com (in Greek). 2017-03-22. Retrieved 2026-01-26.