Hatzimichalis Dalianis [SEP] conflict
Hatzimichalis Dalianis
Hatzimichalis Dalianis (, 1775–1828) was a commander of the Greek War of Independence (1821–1830) and revolutionary leader in Crete in 1828.
Greek War of Independence.
According to some Greek historians, he was born in the Greek-speaking town of Delvinaki, Epirus, when the region was under Ottoman rule. Consequent research, however, by other Greek historians disputes this fact. Nevertheless, all agree that he was born in Epirus. Alexander Mammopoulos attributes his birthplace conclusively to an Albanian-speaking village
of Hatzimichalis, were besieged by the numerical superior Ottoman army of the local ruler, Mustafa Naili Pasha, in Frangokastello castle, Sfakia region. The castle defence was doomed after seven days and the fortress fell back to Ottoman hands. Both Dalianis and Argyrokastrites were killed during the conflict.
According to a local tradition in Crete, an unexplained phenomenon that usually occurs on the anniversary of the Frangokastello battle where images of advancing troops, called Drosoulites (dew-men) appear at dawn to hover above the tragic location.