Along with others, he prepared a large-scale anti-Ottoman uprising in May 1808, but it was betrayed. Vlachavas was later captured by Ali Pasha by ploy, executed and quartered.
Vlachavas participated in a massive uprising against the Ottomans in May 1808, which was ultimately unsuccessful due to betrayal. He was later caught by Ali Pasha through deceit, punished, and executed.