alexios alexis (1692-1786) was a soldier from lassithi plateau on the island of crete. he played a major role in the cretan wars for independence. his father was the nobleman misser alexis (1637 - ? ). alexios led a large and eminent family and some of his descendants reached high ranks in greece and abroad, including nicholas alexios alexis, and the army general ioannis sotiris alexakis.