Family Group Sheet
Family Group Sheet
NameNicholas (Ioannis) Vlasto ~, Grandson
Birth1806, Vyzari, Amari, Crete, Greece/Hellenes
MemoProbably, see Kerofilas.
Death1885
OccupationGovernor of the province of Amari, Crete, 1866-69 during the insurrection. Organised supplies for the troops. Aged 70 he was appointed military chief.
Note 1Took part in numerous battles against the Turks and was injured in the leg. Renowned for his courage and compassion towards Turkish prisoners who he liberated after the conflicts. Gave his rifle to his son George to finish the liberation of Crete.
Note 2Appointed standard-bearer of the regiment led by Jean Moschovitis (chief of Amari province). After being injured he then fought at Malaxa, Rethymno, Messara, Sitia, etc.
FlagsVlasto (Crete)
FatherIoannis (Cretan) Vlasto (?-?)
Children
1 MGeorge Nicholas (Nicholas) Vlasto ~, G Grandson
Birth1844, Vyzari, Amari, Crete, Greece/Hellenes
MemoIn his 20s when a leader of the 1866 Cretan insurrection.
Deathaft 1930
MemoAccording to Kerofilas he was a rare survivor of the 1866 Cretan insurrection and presumably the main source for Kerofilas.