Difference between revisions of "Dimitrios Voulgaris"
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In [[1843]], Voulgaris was appointed to the Senate. In [[1847]], he became Minister for the Navy. He became Prime Minister for the first time in [[1855]] during the Crimean War. He was elected to the post again in elections marked by widespread corruption and fraud. | In [[1843]], Voulgaris was appointed to the Senate. In [[1847]], he became Minister for the Navy. He became Prime Minister for the first time in [[1855]] during the Crimean War. He was elected to the post again in elections marked by widespread corruption and fraud. | ||
− | Voulgaris was involved in the ouster of [[King Otto]] in October [[1862]] and became Prime Minister once more. In total, he was Prime Minister eight times, however, his terms in office where characterised by corruption. Finally, in [[1875]], [[Charilaos Trikoupis]] published his famous article "Who is to blame?" ("Τις πταίει;") in Athens daily "Times" ("Καιροί") concerning the decadence of the government. After a | + | Voulgaris was involved in the ouster of [[King Otto]] in October [[1862]] and became Prime Minister once more. In total, he was Prime Minister eight times, however, his terms in office where characterised by corruption. Finally, in [[1875]], [[Charilaos Trikoupis]] published his famous article "Who is to blame?" ("Τις πταίει;") in Athens daily "Times" ("Καιροί") concerning the decadence of the government. After a strong public outcry, [[King George I]] dismissed Voulgaris. Many of his cronies were indicted on a variety of charges and Voulgaris himself took ill and died on [[January 10]], [[1878]] (December 29, 1877 OS). |
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Latest revision as of 14:31, September 27, 2006
Dimitrios Voulgaris was a Greek revolutionary during the War of Independence of 1821 who turned politician after independence.
Voulgaris was born on December 20, 1802 on the island of Hydra. When the War of Independence broke out, he participated in naval operations against the Turks.
After independence was achieved, Voulgaris became involved in politics as a bitter opponent of Governor Ioannis Kapodistrias.
In 1843, Voulgaris was appointed to the Senate. In 1847, he became Minister for the Navy. He became Prime Minister for the first time in 1855 during the Crimean War. He was elected to the post again in elections marked by widespread corruption and fraud.
Voulgaris was involved in the ouster of King Otto in October 1862 and became Prime Minister once more. In total, he was Prime Minister eight times, however, his terms in office where characterised by corruption. Finally, in 1875, Charilaos Trikoupis published his famous article "Who is to blame?" ("Τις πταίει;") in Athens daily "Times" ("Καιροί") concerning the decadence of the government. After a strong public outcry, King George I dismissed Voulgaris. Many of his cronies were indicted on a variety of charges and Voulgaris himself took ill and died on January 10, 1878 (December 29, 1877 OS).