Mavrogenous, served as dragoman of the naval fleet and for some time also served as governor of Valahia and Moldavia.
Being a lady of aristocratic lineage, she had a huge fortune at her disposal and being a noble hearted lady she donated all her fortune towards the funding of the War of Independence.
It was largely due to her fiery personality that convinced the Turks to retreat especially from Mykonos. She was skillful leader and won many battles and even led military expeditions in Europe.
As a mark of respect to the great lady of Mykonos, there is a statue of Mandalena Mavrogenous in the Central Square of Mykonos Town.
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