He was born on the small Greek island of Symi, on the coast of the Aegean Sea in 1820 (or in 1824), and died in Egypt of leprosy.
Ia lahir di pulau kecil Yunani bernama Symi, di pantai Laut Aegea pada tahun 1820 (atau 1824), dan meninggal di Mesir akibat sakit kusta.