Andreas Laskaratos, Greek satirical poet and writer (died 1901)

Andreas Laskaratos was a satirical poet and writer from the Ionian island of Cefalonia, representative of the Heptanese school. He was excommunicated by the Greek Orthodox Church because his satire targeted many of the church's prominent members.

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