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Yiannis Gounaris is, at least in the popular consciousness, an obscure figure of the Greek Revolution of 1821. Hailing from Ioannina, he was employed by Omer Vryoni as his official hunter and accompanied him to Missolonghi, which was besieged by Vryoni in 1822. Unable to overcome the town’s defences, Vryoni resolved on a night attack during Christmas, when it was expected that the defending Greeks would be at their most vulnerable. Overhearing the Ottomans discussing the plan, Gounaris was faced with a dilemma. His wife and children were being held hostage for his good behaviour in Arta. Should he keep quiet, thus maintaining his family in safety, or should he find a way to alert the besieged Greeks of their ultimate doom? Ultimately, he chose the latter. When the Ottomans sprung their “surprise” attack, the Greeks were waiting for them. The attack was repulsed and Missolonghi stood, only to fall four years later. ....
The Friendship Between Thomas Jefferson and Adamantios Korais Greek philologist Adamantios Korais and the third US President, Thomas Jefferson. Credit: Public domain Philologist Adamantios Korais and the third American President, Thomas Jefferson, exchanged important correspondence during the Greek War of Independence, sharing ideas on the concepts of democracy and liberty. The little-known friendship and exchange of ideas between the two men can be found in the letters they wrote to each other, which are preserved in the Korais Library on the island of Chios. The Greek scholar had a deep knowledge of his nation’s ancient culture and was one of the most important representatives of the modern Greek enlightenment. He was also a pioneer in the publication of ancient Greek philosophy and literature. ....
January 2, 2021 Greece’s first Constitution was adopted by the First National Assembly of Epidaurus on this day in 1822 The first Greek Constitution was adopted by the First National Assembly of Epidaurus on January 1, 1822. Formally it was known as the Provisional Regime of Greece (Προσωρινό Πολίτευμα της Ελλάδος). Greece s first Constitution was adopted by the First National Assembly of Epidaurus on this day in 1822 7 The Constitution was mainly the work of 27 year old Italian Vincenzo Gallina together with 19 year old Anastasios Polyzoidis. It was then revised by Phanariote politicians Theodoros Negris and Alexandros Mavrokordatos (both 30). It was then translated into English by Edward Everett and in French by Adamantios Korais. ....