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Ioannis Kapodistrias
| Russian and Greek statesman, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Date of Birth: Country: Greece |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Diplomatic Career in the Ionian Islands
- Service in the Russian Empire
- Diplomatic Success and Ministerial Appointment
- Sympathies for the Greek Revolution and Decision to Retire
- Leadership of Independent Greece
- Legacy
Early Life and Education
Ioannis Kapodistrias was born on February 11, , on the island of Corfu.
His father, Antonios Kapodistrias, was a descendant of a Greek family that had settled on Corfu from the town of Capo d'Istria in the late 14th century.
Ioannis kapodistrias biography books
Ioannis received a classical education and studied philosophy and medicine at the University of Padua.
Diplomatic Career in the Ionian Islands
After graduating, Kapodistrias entered diplomatic service in his homeland.
In , he was tasked with touring the Ionian Islands, establishing Russian garrisons, and organizing civil administration. In , he