Vlasios Tsirogiannis
Greek general during the Greco-Turkish War
Born
1872
153 years ago
Died
November 5th, 1928
97 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Greece
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Served as a general in the Greek army during the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922). Played a significant role in various military operations during the conflict. After the war, contributed to military strategy discussions and served in various capacities within the Greek military establishment.
Led Greek forces in the Greco-Turkish War
Participated in key military operations
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