Kolokotronis (
Greek
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**Proto-Greek language, the assumed last common ancestor of all kno ...
: Κολοκοτρώνης) is a Greek surname. When used without any additional context, it refers to the Greek warlord
Theodoros Kolokotronis
Theodoros Kolokotronis (; 3 April 1770 – ) was a Greek general and the pre-eminent leader of the Greek War of Independence (1821–1829) against the Ottoman Empire.
The son of a klepht leader who fought the Ottomans during the Orlov revolt ...
, whose contribution to the Greek revolution of 1821 against the Ottoman Empire was determining for
Greece
Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. Located on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, it shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to th ...
to regain its freedom and become an independent country after four hundred years of
Ottoman subjugation.
When used within a greater context, it may refer to the following notable people:
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Apostolis Kolokotronis, Greek military officer
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Gennaios Kolokotronis (1805–1868), Greek general
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Konstantinos Kolokotronis, Greek revolutionary
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Matina Kolokotronis (born 1964), American basketball executive
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Panos Kolokotronis, Greek military officer
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Theodoros Kolokotronis
Theodoros Kolokotronis (; 3 April 1770 – ) was a Greek general and the pre-eminent leader of the Greek War of Independence (1821–1829) against the Ottoman Empire.
The son of a klepht leader who fought the Ottomans during the Orlov revolt ...
(1770–1843), Greek general, son of Konstantinos, father of Gennaios and Panos
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Theodoros Kolokotronis Stadium in Tripoli, Greece
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