{{One source|date=March 2021}} {{Infobox Soldier | name = Lazos Dogiamas | native_name = Λάζος Δογιάμας<br>{{small|Лазар Доямов}} | image = Lazaros Doiamas.PNG | caption = Lazos Dogiamas c. 1908-1912 | birth_date = 1878 | death_date = 24 August 1912 | birth_place = Barovitsa, [[Salonika Vilayet]], [[Ottoman Empire]] {{small|(now [[Kilkis (regional unit)|Kastaneri]], [[Greece]])}} | death_place = Barovitsa, [[Salonika Vilayet]], [[Ottoman Empire]] {{small|(now [[Kilkis (regional unit)|Kastaneri]], [[Greece]])}} | burial_place = Graveyard of the Church of Agia Paraskevi in [[Kilkis (regional unit)|Kastaneri]] | nickname = Kapetan Barovitsalis<br>{{small|Καπετάν Μπαροβίτσαλης}} | allegiance = {{flagicon image|Flag of the IMRO.svg}} [[Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization|IMRO]] (1903-1905)<br>{{flagicon|Greece|royal}} [[Kingdom of Greece]] | branch = {{flagicon image|Seal of the Greek-Macedonian Committee.jpg}} [[Hellenic Macedonian Committee|HMC]] | service_years = 1903-1912 | battles = {{tree list}} *[[Macedonian Struggle]]{{KIA}} **[[Ilinden Uprising]] **Battle of Kandasti {{tree list/end}} | spouse = Aikaterini | relations = Traianos Dogiamas (brother)<br>Demetrios Dogiamas (brother)<br>Georgios Dogiamas (brother)<br>[[Christos Dogiamas]] (cousin) }} '''Lazaros''' or '''Lazos Dogiamas''' ({{langx|el|Λάζαρος/Λάζος Δογιάμας}}) was a [[Greeks|Greek]] chieftain of the [[Macedonian Struggle]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ειδήσεις - Η ενημερωτική πύλη του Κιλκίς|url=http://www.eidisis.gr/politistika/politistika/enas-aionas-apo-ti-liksi-tou-makedonikou-agona.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090501214114/http://www.eidisis.gr/politistika/politistika/enas-aionas-apo-ti-liksi-tou-makedonikou-agona.html |archive-date=2009-05-01 }}</ref> He went by the [[nom de guerre]] '''Kapetan Barovitsalis''' ({{lang|el|Καπετάν Μπαροβίτσαλης}}).
== Early life == Lazos Dogiamas was born in the village of Barovitsa (now [[Kastaneri]], [[Greece]]) in 1878 to Christos and Angeliki Dogiama. He could speak both Greek and Bulgarian. He came from the old and well known family of Dogiamas which was involved in agriculture and animal breeding. He had three brothers, [[Traianos Dogiamas|Traianos]], [[Demetrios Dogiamas|Demetrios]], and [[Georgios Dogiamas|Georgios]], and a sister Maria. He and his three brothers would all become [[Makedonomachoi]].
== IMRO and the Ilinden Uprising == Lazos Dogiamas joined the [[Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization|IMRO]] in the latter half of 1903, entering the armed band of his elder brother [[Traianos Dogiamas|Traianos]], who had joined sometime prior for security purposes. He joined with the desire to fight the Ottomans and served in the band of [[Apostol Petkov]]. Lazos and his brothers formed their own band in 1902<ref>{{Cite book|last=Dakin|first=Douglas|title=The Greek Struggle in Macedonia 1897-1913|publisher=Institute for Balkan Studies|date=1 January 1966|location=|pages=238}}</ref> and in 1903 participated in the [[Ilinden–Preobrazhenie Uprising|Ilinden Uprising]]. In early 1904, he and his brother learned the true intentions of the [[Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization|IMRO]] towards to the Greek population and in an act of reprisal, killed three [[Komitadji|Komitadjis]] and two IMRO Agents.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Δογιάμας|first=Κωνσταντίνος|title=Οι Μακεδονομάχοι Αδελφοί Δογιάμα|publisher=University Studio Press|pages=2–3}}</ref> Their band began to act autonomously and in an attempt at blackmail, the Bulgarians began commit the murders of their relatives.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite book|last=Δογιάμας|first=Κωνσταντίνος|title=Οι Μακεδονομάχοι Αδελφοί Δογιάμα|publisher=University Studio Press|pages=3}}</ref>
In early 1905, the brothers defected to serve the [[Macedonian Committee|Hellenic Macedonian Committee]].[[File:Dogiama Brothers.jpg|thumb|Lazos and his brothers Demetrios and Georgios after the [[Young Turk Revolution]]. |left]]
== HMC and the Macedonian Struggle == Lazos Dogiamas and his brothers collectively entered the service of the [[Macedonian Committee|Hellenic Macedonian Committee]] in 1905. They were placed under command of M. Moraitis (Kapetan Kodrou)<ref name="auto1"/> and thus became Makedonomachoi. All three of his brothers took part in the [[Battle of Kandasti]] against the [[Ottoman Army (1861–1922)|Ottoman Army]] where the band of [[Apostol Petkov]] was also involved. The band of Kapetan Kodrou was hit hard and fractured, leaving Lazos to reorganize and resume the fight. He struck back and pursued Apostol Petkov and his band. They would clash again days later, with only Apostol and two other Komitadjis escaping.<ref name="auto">{{Cite book|last=Δογιάμας|first=Κωνσταντίνος|title=Οι Μακεδονομάχοι Αδελφοί Δογιάμα|publisher=University Studio Press|pages=4}}</ref>
In 1906, Lazos Dogiamas and his band, in collaboration with his brothers, operated in the areas around [[Giannitsa|Yenice]], [[Almopia|Karadjova]], and [[Gevgelija|Gevgeli]] and successfully rivalled the efforts of the [[Komitadji|Komitadjis]]. In July of that year, he worked with the band of [[Christos Dellios]] of Gevgeli in order to locate and kill [[Apostol Petkov]] which resulted in failure. However, they were able to assassinate the Turkish Aga [[Kiose Emin]],<ref name="auto"/> who had a good relationship with the [[Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization|IMRO]]. The killing of the Aga led to the arrest of Traianos Dogiamas by Ottoman authorities. Traianos was surrendered to the Bulgarian government and was promptly transferred to [[Sofia]] as he was still a formal member of the IMRO. Lazos followed him and assisted in a failed escape attempt which resulted in Traianos' death.
Lazos Dogiamas returned to [[Macedonia (region)|Macedonia]] in early 1907 and formed a new armed band of 15 men. However, he had aroused the suspicion of the [[Macedonian Committee|HMC]] after his journey to [[Sofia]] and had to regain their trust. He was able to obtain recommendations from various prefects and was once again allowed to enter service. He went on to work with [[Gonos Yotas|Gonos Yiotas]] around the [[Giannitsa Lake]] to combat the Bulgarian Komitadjis and Romanian Guerillas.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Δογιάμας|first=Κωνσταντίνος|title=Οι Μακεδονομάχοι Αδελφοί Δογιάμα|publisher=University Studio Press|pages=5, 11}}</ref> Lazos and Gonos went from village to village to raise the morale of the [[Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople|Greek Patriarchists]]. At times, they had to disguise themselves as ragged villagers to evade Ottoman authorities.
In 1908, Lazos Dogiamas continued his operations and engaged in many skirmishes against the Ottomans, Bulgarians,<ref>Имената на неидентифицираните българските войводи в гръцкия източник са Бори Саракинов, Теодору Гругиев, Василевски Ициу, Иван Гелев и Тодор Груев (Μπόρη Σαρακίνωφ, Θεόδωρου Γκρούγιεφ, Βασιλέφσκυ Ίτσιου, Ιβάν Γκέλεφ, Τοντόρ Γκρούεφ).</ref> and Romanians. == After the Young Turk Revolution == Lazos Dogiamas went to [[Athens]] following the [[Young Turk Revolution]]. However, after some time, it became obvious that the new administration of the [[Young Turks]] was not keeping many of its promises and persecution against the Greeks of [[Macedonia (region)|Macedonia]] resumed. Additionally, the [[Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization|IMRO]] returned and terrorized the [[Macedonians (Greeks)|Greek population]]. Many of the Chieftains, Lazos included, worried for their families that remained in Macedonia. In the summer of 1910, Lazos organized a group of men and re-entered Macedonia to resume his operations. He once again cooperated with [[Gonos Yotas|Gonos Yiotas]] as well as [[Georgios Karaiskakis (chieftain)|Georgios Karaiskakis]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Κολιόπουλος|first=Ιωαννης Κ.|title="Αφανείς, Γηγενείς Μακεδονομάχοι"|publisher=University Studio Press|year=2008|pages=94}}</ref>[[File:Dougamia Lazo.jpg|thumb|243x243px|Lazos Dogiamas with others (centre on horse).]]Following a betrayal in February 1911, a fierce battle commenced against the [[Ottoman Army (1861–1922)|Ottoman Army]] by the [[Giannitsa Lake|lake of Giannitsa]] which resulted in the death of [[Gonos Yotas|Gonos Yiotas]]. Lazos Dogiamas was left to assume leadership of their band. Days later he was once again forced to take refuge in [[Athens]] to avoid Ottoman persecution.<ref>{{Cite book|last=|title=Илюстрация Илинден|year=1929|pages=12–13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Динев|first=Ангел|title=Хуриетът и следхуриетските борби в Гевгелийско|year=1934|location=Sofia|pages=63}}</ref> He returned a few months later with a new band following reports of renewed violence against Greeks. He became wanted by Ottoman authorities, declaring him as dangerous.
During the summer of 1912, Lazos Dogiamas kidnapped the son of a rich Bulgarian from [[Goumenissa|Igumencho]] by the name of Gotsos. He demanded a ransom, but a Komitadji from Lazos' village convinced him to release the son without ransom. == Death == Lazos Dogiamas was invited by the [[Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization|IMRO]] to discuss potential cooperation against the Ottomans. Various members from each side attended the meeting. Once the meeting concluded, a signal was given and the Bulgarians axed Lazos and two other Greeks to death.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Δογιάμας|first=Κωνσταντίνος|title=Οι Μακεδονομάχοι Αδελφοί Δογιάμα|publisher=University Studio Press|pages=10–11}}</ref>
His body was retrieved by his mother and was transported to the church of Agia Paraskevi in his village, where he was later buried in its cemetery.
== Legacy == A bust of Lazos was erected in [[Goumenissa]] in 1967 and was unveiled by his widow, Aikaterini. == Gallery == <gallery widths="200" heights="200"> File:Yanis Ramnalis and Lazos Dogiamas.png|[[Ioannis Ramnalis]] and Lazos Dogiamas c. 1905-1908 File:Gono,agras,lazo pic.jpg|'''Standing:''' [[Gonos Yotas|Gonos Yiotas]], [[Alexandros Mazarakis-Ainian|Alexandros Mazarakis]], Lazos Dogiamas. '''Seated:''' [[Apostolis Matopoulos]]. File:Dougamia Lazaros.jpg|Lazos Dogiamas with his brothers and others. File:Lazos Doiama Cheta.PNG|Lazos Dogiamas and his armed band. File:Lazar Douiama Cheta.jpg|Lazos Dogiamas and his armed band after the [[Young Turk Revolution]]. File:Lazar Doyamov Gumendzhe.jpg|The bust of Lazos Dogiamas in [[Goumenissa]]. </gallery>
== References ==
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