At the age of twelve she sought an audience with the local Ottoman ruler , Ali Pasha , to intercede for her father 's life .
Vassiliki Kontaxi was born in the Greek village of Plisivitsa in Thesprotia .
At the age of twelve Vassiliki Kontaxi sought an audience with the local Ottoman ruler , Ali Pasha , to intercede for Vassiliki Kontaxi 's father 's life .
Vassiliki Kontaxi was born in the Greek village of Plisivitsa in Thesprotia .