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Petrobey
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Skilogiannis Mavromichalis who is known as Şükür Mehmet Bey. As a child, Bey was captured by Turks during battle, later becoming a Muslim and a
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admiral. Although considered a traitor to his motherland and religion Şükür was vital in lobbying for the appointment of his cousin
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where they made their stronghold. After fortifying the village they took advantage of the port taxations during the
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Michalis' future generations bore the name of
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the hero of the
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when it became politically necessary. He contributed vital contingents of troops to liberate
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heroically died fighting the Turks. Under the leadership of
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