Andreas Zaimis
Politician
1791 – 1840
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Who was Andreas Zaimis?
Andreas Asimakou Zaimis was a Greek freedom fighter and government leader during the Greek War of Independence.
Born in Kalavryta, in the northern Peloponnesos, Zaimis was a leader of armed men who fought the Ottoman Turks, ultimately securing Greece's freedom.
In 1826, Zaimis was chosen as the leader of the interim Greek government. His son, Thrasivoulos Zaimis, and grandson, Alexandros Zaimis, would also serve as Prime Ministers of Greece.
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- Born
- 1791
Kalavryta - Also known as
- Заимис, Андрей
- Religion
- Greek Orthodox Church
- Lived in
- West Greece
- Died
- 1840
Athens
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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