Lady of Ro | |
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Κυρά της Ρω | |
Born | Despina Achladiotou c. 1890 |
Died | 13 May 1982 (aged 92) |
Resting place | Ro, Dodecanese, Greece |
Nationality | Greek |
Known for | Flying the Greek flag on the island of Ro whilst living there as a hermit |
Notable work | Member of the Greek Resistance during World War II |
Despina Achladiotou (Greek: Δέσποινα Αχλαδιώτου), more commonly known as the Lady of Ro (Κυρά της Ρω), was a Greek patriot who lived on the island of Ro; part of the small archipelago of Kastellorizo. She was notable for being the sole resident of the island, and for daily raising the Greek flag, from the time she arrived there until her death.