In 1823, Emmanouil Tombazis, the Greek provisional government's commissioner for Crete, failed to strengthen the defences at Gramvousa when he had the opportunity, soon after his arrival on the island.
En 1823, Emmanouil Tombazis, comisionado do goberno provisional grego para Creta, fracasou no reforzo das defensas de Gramvousa cando tivo a oportunidade, pouco despois da súa chegada á illa.