Lambros Katsonis
Lambros Katsonis (Greek: Λάμπρος Κατσώνης; Russian: Ламброс Кацонис; 1752–1805) was a Greek privateer of the 18th century who would ultimately sail under the Russian flag with the rank of colonel. He became a knight of the Russian Empire and was awarded the Order of St. George.
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| Native name | Λάμπρος Κατσώνης |
| Born | 1752 Livadeia, Eyalet of the Archipelago, Ottoman Empire (now Greece) |
| Died | 1805 Livadiya, Crimea, Russian Empire (now Ukraine) |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire |
| Service/ | Imperial Russian Army Imperial Russian Navy |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774) |
| Awards | Order of St. George IV Class |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Sophianou (Angelina) |
| Children | 4, including Lykourgos and Alexandros |
| Relations | Odysseas Androutsos (godson) |
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