DOMNA VISVIZI - The heroine of the 1821 THRAKIOTISSA

Born in 1784 by a wealthy family in Eastern Thrace, Ainos prominent maritime city, known since the time of Homer, which evolved over the centuries and developed as residents stood for the authenticity of the Greek spirit.

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We do not know her maiden name, nor her childhood except that his father was a landowner in the area and that in 1808 he married the wealthy shipowner and master Visvizi Anthony, with whom she had five children, three boys, of which died in an epidemic of small and two girls-one-deaf-mute. We see that close to the riches and the good fits in pain.

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Captain Visvizis was brave man, energetic, patriotic and full of enthusiasm and vision. From the first member of the Society of Friends, had offered to fight for self all his heart and too much money. She said: "We regret to spend money, since with them will be built the golden palace of liberty."

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Domna followed her husband in his travels and knows way more and more enslaved parts of the country. Through the desire rages about the Resurrection of the Nation and soon becomes one of the most active members of the Society of Friends. With the outbreak of the Revolution the Turks who first broke the fury, hatred and anger were the closest Christian - Greek population of Eastern Thrace. They plunged into mourning the Ainos. Soon, however, in May, sailed into port Psariana four ships led by Captain Giannitsis.The Turkish castle accepted the first rule and the battle continued until night, when the Greek crews, protected by darkness landed ashore and captured 24 guns, loaded the ship itself and Psara. This was expected, and Captain Anthony Visvizis. Without another thought, the boat loads of women and children, icons, money, jewelry and anything else that would carry and opened in the sea to catch the Psara. He left behind him, without a second premise, the mansion, its fertile lands, place, who would not never seen neither he nor Domna. And entered the dance of the Revolution, war and sacrifice. Home became the "Kalomoira", "the pot" of Visvizi.

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The baptism of fire took the waters of Imbros and from there follow the Thermaikos, Chalkidiki, Hydra, the Stilida, Volos and Evia where they called home to the race. Sympolemistria the captain's captain Domna!

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On July 21, 1822, Captain Visvizis, led a fleet of 30 ships large and small, located in Maliakos Gulf. With Androutsos in Diovouniotis aluminum and chieftains, give great battle, during which, before the eyes of Domna slumped dead brave husband. Orders to carry him in the hold and takes command of the race. You must justify the death and the struggle of the captain! Suppressing her feelings, these tragic hours, putting foremost the homeland. In front of the stand with respect and admiration of all men of the crew, tough, cooked seafood! Captain Visvizis buried behind the altar in the Holy Anargyroi Lihada of Evia and Domna mother and father made for her five children, governor and captain for the crew and continues the sacred struggle for freedom.

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