Lambros Tzavelas

Lambros Tzavelas (Λάμπρος Τζαβέλας, 1745–1792) was a leader of the Souliotes. Lambros Tzavelas was famous for his role in the Souliot struggles against Ali Pasha, the Pasha of Yanina. Tzavelas was born in Souli.

He was sent to help Ali Pasha to capture Gjirokastër with seventy Souliotes. He was betrayed and his son Fotos was captured and held prisoner in the Ioannina Castle, while Lambros was let free. Fotos was released by Ali Pasha's son, Veli Pasha. He became the leader of the Souliotes following the death of his father. His grandson was Kitsos Tzavelas.