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'''Adamantios Korais''' ('''Coraïs''') ([[April 27]], [[1748]] - [[April 6]], [[1833]]) was born in [[Smyrna]], in 1748.

Korais was exceptionally passionate about Philosophy, Literacy and Linguistics and studied greatly throughout his youth. As an adult Korais traveled to Paris, France where he would continue his enthusiasm for knowledge. He translated ancient Greek authors and produced 30 volumes of those translations. Korais graduated from the University of Montpellier in [[1788]] and was to spend most of his life as an expatriate in Paris. A classical scholar, Korais was repelled by the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] influence in [[Greece|Greek]] society and was a fierce critic of the ignorance of the clergy and their subservience to the Ottoman Empire, although Korais believed it was the Orthodox Church that preserved the national identity of Greeks. His main preoccupation was with education and he encouraged wealthy Greeks to open new libraries and schools throughout Greece, Korais believed that education would ensure not only the achievement of independence but also the establishment of a proper constitution for the new liberated Greek state. Adamantios Korais also assisted in purifying a form of the Greek language [[Katharevousa]].

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-'''Adamantios Korais''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Αδαμαντιος Κοραης) (Born: [[April 27]], [[1748]] - Died: [[April 6]], [[1833]]). Greek Scholar also known as "Teacher of the Nation". He was born in [[Smyrna]], in 1748, son of Ioannis Korais, a wealthy merchant from the island of [[Chios]] involved in the rag trade, and Thomasina Rysios (daughter of the rich merchant Adamantios Rysios)  a Smyrna woman.
+'''Adamantios Korais''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Αδαμάντιος Κοραής) (Born: [[April 27]], [[1748]] - Died: [[April 6]], [[1833]]) was a [[Greeks|Greek]] Scholar known as the "Teacher of the Nation". He was born in [[Smyrna]], in [[1748]], the son of Ioannis Korais - a wealthy merchant from the island of [[Chios]] involved in the rug trade - and Thomasina Rysios, the daughter of the rich merchant Adamantios Rysios, a Smyrna woman.
-He commenced studies in the Evangelical school of Smyrna, a school that did not offer education and Adamantios was forced to complement his studies by reading books he inherited from his rich grandfather Adamantios Rysios.
+Korais commenced his studies in the Evangelical school of Smyrna and complemented his studies by reading books he inherited from his rich grandfather Adamantios Rysios.
-His father Ioannis, did not envisage his son as a scholar. In 1771 he sent him to Amsterdam to take control of the local business branch. The cultural freedom in Amsterdam increased his appetite for knowledge and he neglected the business in order to devod himself to the Arts and Culture. Using numerous private teachers, he studied the languages Dutch, Hebrew,Spanish and French as well as Geometry, fencing and Kythar. He also frequently visited the opera.
+His father Ioannis, did not envisage his son as a scholar. In [[1771]], he sent him to Amsterdam to take control of the local branch of his business. The cultural freedom in Amsterdam increased Korais' appetite for knowledge and he neglected the business in order to devote himself to the Arts and Culture. Using numerous private teachers, he studied the Dutch, Hebrew, Spanish and French languages as well as Geometry, fencing and guitar. He also frequently visited the opera.
-The assistant manager of the business was very worried and constantly in touch with his parents. It did not take long for the business to close and in 1778, he was forced to return to Smyrna.
+The assistant manager of the business was very worried and constantly in touch with his parents. It did not take long for the business to close and in [[1778]], he was forced to return to [[Smyrna]].
-It took four years (1782) for Korais to travel to Paris, France to study Medicine in University of Montpellier.
+Four years later (1782), Korais travelled to France to study Medicine in University of Montpellier.
-After the death of both parents, he relied upon the support of relatives and friends to survive as his only income was from translations of German and English medical documents into French.
+After the death of both parents, he relied heavily upon the support of his relatives and friends to survive as his only income was from translations of German and English medical documents into French.
-He also translated some dokuments for the Metropolite of Moscow Plato in to Greek.
+He also translated some documents for the [[Metropolitan]] of Moscow Plato into [[Greek language|Greek]].
-in 1788, Korais graduated from the University of Montpellier with a degree in Medicine and settled in Paris.
+In [[1788]], Korais graduated from the University of Montpellier with a degree in Medicine and settled in Paris.
-A classical scholar, Korais was repelled by the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] influence in [[Greece|Greek]] society and was a fierce critic of the ignorance of the clergy and their subservience to the Ottoman Empire, although Korais admitted that it was the [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Orthodox Church]] that preserved the national identity of Greeks. His main preoccupation was with education and he encouraged wealthy Greeks to open new libraries and schools throughout Greece, Korais believed that education would ensure not only the achievement of independence but also the establishment of a proper constitution for the new liberated Greek state. Adamantios Korais also assisted in creating a purified form of the Greek language, [[Katharevousa]], largely based on ancient Greek and devoid of foreign influence.
+A classical scholar, Korais was repelled by the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] influence in [[Greece|Greek]] society and was a fierce critic of the ignorance of the clergy and their subservience to the Ottoman Empire, although Korais admitted that it was the [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Orthodox Church]] that preserved the national identity of Greeks.
-Korais died in Paris in 1833. His remains were taken to Athens in 1877 and reinterred in the A' Athens Cemetery. His private library of 3,500 volumes was donated to the Greek state.
+Korais' main preoccupation was with education and he encouraged wealthy Greeks to open new libraries and schools throughout Greece. Korais believed that education would not only ensure the achievement of independence but also the establishment of a proper constitution for the future liberated Greek state.

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−	'''Adamantios Korais''' ([[Greek Language\|Greek]]: Αδαμαντιος Κοραης) (Born: [[April 27]], [[1748]] - Died: [[April 6]], [[1833]]). Greek Scholar also known as "Teacher of the Nation". He was born in [[Smyrna]], in 1748, ~~he was the~~ son of Ioannis Korais, a wealthy merchant ~~involved in the rag trade,~~ from the island of [[Chios]] and Thomasina Rysios (daughter of the rich merchant Adamantios Rysios) a Smyrna woman.	+	'''Adamantios Korais''' ([[Greek Language\|Greek]]: Αδαμαντιος Κοραης) (Born: [[April 27]], [[1748]] - Died: [[April 6]], [[1833]]). Greek Scholar also known as "Teacher of the Nation". He was born in [[Smyrna]], in 1748, son of Ioannis Korais, a wealthy merchant from the island of [[Chios]] involved in the rag trade, and Thomasina Rysios (daughter of the rich merchant Adamantios Rysios) a Smyrna woman.

	He commenced studies in the Evangelical school of Smyrna, a school that did not offer education and Adamantios was forced to complement his studies by reading books he inherited from his rich grandfather Adamantios Rysios.		He commenced studies in the Evangelical school of Smyrna, a school that did not offer education and Adamantios was forced to complement his studies by reading books he inherited from his rich grandfather Adamantios Rysios.

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-'''Adamantios Korais''' ('''Coraïs''') ([[April 27]], [[1748]] - [[April 6]], [[1833]]) was a Greek intellectual. He was born in [[Smyrna]], in 1748, the son of Ioannis Korais, a merchant from the island of [[Chios]] and Thomais Rysiou, a Smyrna woman.
+'''Adamantios Korais''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Αδαμαντιος Κοραης) (Born: [[April 27]], [[1748]] - Died: [[April 6]], [[1833]]). Greek Scholar also known as "Teacher of the Nation". He was born in [[Smyrna]], in 1748, he was the son of Ioannis Korais, a wealthy merchant involved in the rag trade, from the island of [[Chios]] and Thomasina Rysios (daughter of the rich merchant Adamantios Rysios)  a Smyrna woman.
-After being educated in Smyrna, Korais was sent by his father to Amsterdam, on business, in 1771. However, Korais was exceptionally passionate about Medicine, Philosophy, Literacy and Linguistics and preferred the intellectual life. In 1778, Korais traveled to Paris, France where he continued his learning and search for knowledge. He translated ancient Greek authors and produced 30 volumes of those translations. Korais graduated from the University of Montpellier in [[1788]] with a degree in Medicine and was to spend most of his life as an expatriate in Paris. A classical scholar, Korais was repelled by the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] influence in [[Greece|Greek]] society and was a fierce critic of the ignorance of the clergy and their subservience to the Ottoman Empire, although Korais admitted that it was the [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Orthodox Church]] that preserved the national identity of Greeks. His main preoccupation was with education and he encouraged wealthy Greeks to open new libraries and schools throughout Greece, Korais believed that education would ensure not only the achievement of independence but also the establishment of a proper constitution for the new liberated Greek state. Adamantios Korais also assisted in creating a purified form of the Greek language, [[Katharevousa]], largely based on ancient Greek and devoid of foreign influence.
+He commenced studies in the Evangelical school of Smyrna, a school that did not offer education and Adamantios was forced to complement his studies by reading books he inherited from his rich grandfather Adamantios Rysios.
 Korais died in Paris in 1833. His remains were taken to Athens in 1877 and reinterred in the A' Athens Cemetery. His private library of 3,500 volumes was donated to the Greek state.
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-'''Adamantios Korais''' ('''Coraïs''') ([[April 27]], [[1748]] - [[April 6]], [[1833]]) was a Greek intellectual. He was born in [[Smyrna]], in 1748.
+'''Adamantios Korais''' ('''Coraïs''') ([[April 27]], [[1748]] - [[April 6]], [[1833]]) was a Greek intellectual. He was born in [[Smyrna]], in 1748, the son of Ioannis Korais, a merchant from the island of [[Chios]] and Thomais Rysiou, a Smyrna woman.
-Korais was exceptionally passionate about Philosophy, Literacy and Linguistics and studied greatly throughout his youth. As an adult Korais traveled to Paris, France where he continued his learning and search for knowledge. He translated ancient Greek authors and produced 30 volumes of those translations. Korais graduated from the University of Montpellier in [[1788]] and was to spend most of his life as an expatriate in Paris. A classical scholar, Korais was repelled by the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] influence in [[Greece|Greek]] society and was a fierce critic of the ignorance of the clergy and their subservience to the Ottoman Empire, although Korais believed it was the [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Orthodox Church]] that preserved the national identity of Greeks. His main preoccupation was with education and he encouraged wealthy Greeks to open new libraries and schools throughout Greece, Korais believed that education would ensure not only the achievement of independence but also the establishment of a proper constitution for the new liberated Greek state. Adamantios Korais also assisted in creating a purified form of the Greek language, [[Katharevousa]], largely based on ancient Greek and devoid of foreign influence.
+After being educated in Smyrna, Korais was sent by his father to Amsterdam, on business, in 1771. However, Korais was exceptionally passionate about Medicine, Philosophy, Literacy and Linguistics and preferred the intellectual life. In 1778, Korais traveled to Paris, France where he continued his learning and search for knowledge. He translated ancient Greek authors and produced 30 volumes of those translations. Korais graduated from the University of Montpellier in [[1788]] with a degree in Medicine and was to spend most of his life as an expatriate in Paris. A classical scholar, Korais was repelled by the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] influence in [[Greece|Greek]] society and was a fierce critic of the ignorance of the clergy and their subservience to the Ottoman Empire, although Korais admitted that it was the [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Orthodox Church]] that preserved the national identity of Greeks. His main preoccupation was with education and he encouraged wealthy Greeks to open new libraries and schools throughout Greece, Korais believed that education would ensure not only the achievement of independence but also the establishment of a proper constitution for the new liberated Greek state. Adamantios Korais also assisted in creating a purified form of the Greek language, [[Katharevousa]], largely based on ancient Greek and devoid of foreign influence.
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