The sculpture depicts Ioannis Vlachos, nicknamed "Daskalogiannis" for his great education. He was born in Anopoli of Sfakia (1722). His real name was Ioannis Vlachos. He was a close personal friend of the Benakis family from Mani and of the Russian Admiral Orlov. He travelled to Russia from where he brought weapons for the revolution that followed. Leading a group of 1,300 rebels from the area of Sfakia, he launched the Revolution in Sfakia in 1769. The revolution was a success and Daskalogiannis fought bravely, but when things got difficult, he turned himself in, in order to avoid retaliation against his compatriots. He was transferred and imprisoned in Koules, Heraklion.

The Turkish Commander ordered him to hand in his treasures. Daskalogiannis refused and then the Turkish Commander ordered his killing. The Municipality of Heraklion, in honour to his memory and in dedication to his services to the liberation struggle, gave his name to the square in which a bust of him has been placed (Daskalogiannis Square). 

Location: Daskalogiannis Square