He was born in Kompoti, Arta in 1798 and was the main friend of Nikolaos Skoufas, a leader of Filiki Etaireia. He battled against the Turks in Messolongi and was one of the organisers of the escape.
He was born in Kompoti, Arta in 1798 and was a close companion of Nikolaos Skoufas, a prominent leader of Filiki Etaireia. He fought against the Turks in Messolongi and played a key role in the escape plan.