Today marks the 120th anniversary of the death of Hellenic Army officer Pavlos Melas, one of the most important war heroes in Macedonia’s struggle for freedom. We will always honor the pure patriot, the ardent warrior, the symbol of the Macedonian Struggle. Born in Marseilles, France, he dedicated his life to liberating Northern Greece from Ottoman and Bulgarian control. His legacy as a national hero continues to inspire, with a new park in Thessaloniki set to honor his memory.
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Using the pseudonym Kapetan Mitrousis, he was an outstanding leader who did not hide his disdain for the enemy Turks and Bulgarians, so much so that both groups demanded his head.
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