Himara revolt of 1912

It successfully overthrew the Ottoman forces of the region, thus securing the coastal area between Sarandë and Vlorë for the Hellenic Army.

[1] On November 15, urgent orders were received from the headquarters of the Hellenic Army for the immediate landing in the region of Himara.

[3] As soon as the news spread about the successful operation of the Greek force, armed inhabitants from the surrounding villages: Drymades, Kiparo, Palasa, Kudesi, Vouno appeared in Himara, declaring to Spyromilios that they will support him in his movement for the liberation of the area from the Ottoman Empire.

Upon advancing to their new positions, the Cretan groups realized that a number of Ottoman Albanian irregulars were stationed there, while an attempt to push them out, in November 24, was unsuccessful.

[1] Under the terms of the Protocol of Florence, signed on December 17, 1913, the region of Northern Epirus, in which Himarë was part was awarded to Albania.

This decision triggered a series of events that lead to the proclamation of the Autonomous Republic of Northern Epirus in Gjirokastër by the local Greek population.

Spyromilios and local Himariotes in front of the castle of Himara.