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  Andreas Metaxas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Andreas Metaxas (Greek: Ανδρέας Μεταξάς)(1786 - September 19, 1860) was a Greek politician born on the island of Cephalonia.
During the latter part of the War of Independence (1824-1827) he accompanied Capo d'Istria to Greece, and was appointed by him Minister of War.
He was a devout supporter of Kapodistrias and after his assassination in 1831, Metaxas became a member of the provisional government which held office till the accession of King Otho in 1833.
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 Who was Metaxas? A quick overview
Metaxas is among the most prominent personalities in Greek history since the War of Independence, but outside Greece he is a quite unknown figure.
Ioannis Metaxas was born born in Kefalonia, Greece, an island of marvellous beauty in the Jonian Sea.
The fact is, that Metaxas died as a true hero and as an ancient Greek chieftain, leading their compatriots to defense the Fatherland.
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METAXAS, ANDREAS (1786-1860), Greek politician, was born in the island of Cephalonia.
During the latter part of the War of Independence (1824–1827) he accompanied Capo d'Istria to Greece, and was appointed by him minister of war.
When Capo d'Istria was murdered in 1831 Metaxas became a member of the provisional government which held office till the accession of King Otho in 1833.
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 Andreas Papandreou - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The dictatorship of Ioannis Metaxas was established in 1936, and in 1939 Papandreou was arrested, imprisoned, and tortured.
When the Greek Colonels led by George Papadopoulos seized power in April 1967, Andreas and George Papandreou were both imprisoned.
George died under house arrest in 1968, and Andreas was again expelled from the country.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Andreas_Papandreou   (1134 words)

  
 Pelekys Books: "FASCIST GREECE" - Metaxas, Book, Dictatorship, Fascism, Greece, Greek, Fascist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Andreas Markessinis is a writer with a passion for modern Greek history.
He is rooted in Cephalonia, the same island Metaxas was from, and has developed a great interest in Ioannis Metaxas and the period of Greek fascism.
He is regarded as the greatest specialist in the Metaxas years in Spanish language, and runs now the Metaxas Project, a website entirely dedicated to the figure of Ioannis Metaxas and the history of Greek fascism.
www.brandinggreece.com /metaxas/pelekys/metaxas_en.html   (371 words)

  
 GNTO-Greek Islands-Kefalonia-Historic Facts
Some of the fighters from Kefalonia were Constantinos and Andreas Metaxas, Gerasimos and Dionissios Fokas, Demetrios Hoidas, Gerasimos Orfanos and Loukas Valsamakis.
Andreas Metaxas, was born in Kefalonia in 1790.
Andreas Laskaratos was born in Lixouri in 1811.
www.hri.org /infoxenios/english/ionian/kefalonia/history.html   (2535 words)

  
 [ The Metaxas Project ] Inside Fascist Greece (1936-1941)
This online-based project focuses on the history and philosophy of the fascist regime which existed in Greece in the 1930s called "The Fourth of August" and which was lead by General Ioannis Metaxas.
The website is now over 5 years old, and brings forth a reliable, in-depth and voluminous database covering most of Metaxas' dictatorship.
The Website is constantly updated, so those interested in the period of fascism in Greece are strongly encouraged to access the website on a regular basis.
www.metaxas-project.com   (187 words)

  
 Xeniosworld.com --> tourism and business travel: corporate traveller: leisure traveller: incentive travel: ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The Minister of Mercantile Marine, in his address, pointed out the contribution of Maris Hotels and the Metaxas family in the tourist development of the area, mentioning that Nikos Metaxas paved the road of the island's tourist development, when he created Creta Maris in Hersonisos of Crete 30 years ago.
Andreas Metaxas said, among others: "When, ten years ago, we decided to invest in Health Tourism, we envisioned that thalasso would not address just the foreign visitor, but each one of us.
In this way we, combining both domestic and foreign market, we have managed to operate 12 months a year and to maintain more than 40 permanent job positions with whatever that entails for employment and economy in our land.
www.xeniosworld.com /news/081105maris.html   (534 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Metaxas, John   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Metaxas, John METAXAS, JOHN [Metaxas, John], 1871-1941, Greek general and statesman.
A career soldier, he served in the Greco-Turkish War of 1897 and in the Balkan Wars of 1912-13, in which he was assistant chief of staff.
Papandreou, George PAPANDREOU, GEORGE [Papandreou, George] päandamp;180;pendrā´oo, 1888-1968, Greek political leader, father of Andreas Papandreou and grandfather of George Papandreou (1952 As a young man he became involved in antiroyalist politics, serving as a member of parliament, interior minister (1923), and in
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 Disabled United - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Nikos Metaxas opened the way for the tourist development of the island when 30 years ago he built the Creta Maris Hotel in Hersonissos, Heraklion.
Kefalogiannis stressed the importance of the development of special forms of tourism such as golf, thalassotherapy, ecotourism etc, for the qualitative upgrading of the island’s tourism by attracting tourists with a higher financial income.
Andreas Metaxas, said: “Ten years ago when we decided to invest in Health Tourism, we envisioned “Thalasso” as being a place for activitiy, exercising, beauty and health, over and above just a fitness centre or a beauty salon, offering high quality services, encompassing not only its foreign guests but also local residents.
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 Andreas Papandreou oddd.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
In 1936, General Ioannis Metaxas established an authoritarian conservative dictatorship in Greece, seen as similar to Antonio Salazar's "New State".
Greece under Metaxas is also compared to Spain at the time, although it lacked the political violence associated with Francisco Franco's regime.
Another previously exiled politician, Andreas Papandreou also returned and founded the socialist PASOK party, which won the elections in 1981 and dominated the country's political course for almost two decades.
venezuela.en.oddd.org /en/Andreas+Papandreou   (8613 words)

  
 GUIDE TO THE GREEK PAMPHLET COLLECTION
Encapsulation of the Metaxas regime philosophy on the purpose and role of the family.
Metaxas regime propaganda and summary report on Greek agricultural advances made between August 1935 and August 1936.
Transcript of the speech given by PASOK (Panhellenic Socialist Movement) Party President Andreas G. Papandreou to the Second Session of the Central Organizing Committee at the Athens party conference of July 15, 1990.
infoshare1.princeton.edu /libraries/firestone/rbsc/aids/kyrou.html   (11808 words)

  
 Villa Arhanes Luxury Accommodation in Heraklion Maris Hotels Crete Arhanes Heraklion
Tradition is still alive but well hidden, like a precious jewel, from the eyes of the ephemeral visitor.
Andreas Metaxas, General Manager of the Maris Hotels, with his love and respect for Cretan tradition had a dream and dared to experiment.
Thus, Villa Arhanes is a proposition for a different type of holiday, which combines tradition and a return to nature, rural tourism and frugal luxury, entertainment and communication with the locals and time for contemplation.
www.ellada.net /maris/villa-arhanes/villa-arhanes.php   (192 words)

  
 THE 4TH OF AUGUST PROJECT
If there were not traitors like Metaxas during the Asia Minor cmapaign Hellas would be double the size it is now.
We need strong men like Metaxas today, not the marxist shitheads of Simitis-Papandreou-Karamanidis who are destroying Ellada at this very moment.
markessini and fellow HELLENES i dont care if metaxas was a facist he loved greece and fought with his life for it he was ahero and a leader who died for his country and his beliefs like alexander,leonidas,and may others he should be remembered for his final decision and not his faults.
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 The Struggle for Freedom from Ottoman Oppression
A garisson of 800 was left in Corinth and on 4 January 1823, 1000 sick and wounded Turks were sent to Patras by sea, along the Gulf of Corinth, while 3500 set off for Patras along the gulf's southern shore.
At Akrata which was a village near Vostitsa, modern Aigion, they found themselves trapped by Greek forces lead by many captains: Asimakis Zaimis, Haralampis, Petmezas brothers, Soliotis, Andreas Zaimis, Andreas Lontos and Odysseas Androutsos who had left Rumeli to come to Moreas to discuss with Kolokotronis and attend the assembly of Astros.
This provoked Kolokotronis' supporters to action, and 2000 troops from Navplion under its garrison commander Panos Kolokotronis burst into Senate while it was in session in Argos, seized the Senate's records and dispersed the senators with threats and blows.
members.fortunecity.com /fstav1/1821/fort1821/struggle7.html   (2463 words)

  
 Modern Greek History (1/2)
Ioannis Metaxas (13.4.1936 – 29.1.1941), Dictator similar situation as in many other European countries this period, Idea of Third Hellenic Civilization.
Many still are his fans because he is associated with the victory over the Italians.
He said the NO but heroic was not the "NO" to "Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini" but the action of the Greek soldiers in the front.
www.mlahanas.de /Greeks/NewPol/Politics.htm   (1119 words)

  
 METAXAS, ANDREAS (1786... - Online Information article about METAXAS, ANDREAS (1786...
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 Countries Go-Gu
1847) - Georgios Kountouriotis (s.a.) (chairman from 22 Apr 1832) - Andreas Zaimis (s.a.) (from 18 Aug 1832) - Andreas Metaxas (b.
1936) 13 Apr 1936 - 29 Jan 1941 Ioannis Metaxas (b.
1918) 13 Oct 1993 - 22 Jan 1996 Andreas Papandreou (2nd time) (s.a.) 22 Jan 1996 - 10 Mar 2004 Kostas Simitis (b.
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 [ The Metaxas Project ] The Ministers of the Metaxas Government
[ The Metaxas Project ] The Ministers of the Metaxas Government
MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS: Konstantinos ZAVITSIANOS 5.8.1936-22.1.1937, Perikles REDIADIS 22.1.1937-9.2.1938, Andreas APOSTOLIDIS 10.2.1938-20.4.1941, Deputy Minister: Perikles REDIADES 5.8.1936-22.1.1937, Andreas APOSTOLIDIS 22.1.1937-9.2.1938
MINISTER OF EDUCATION: Nikolaos LOUVARIS 14.3-6.8.1936, Konstantinos GEORGAKOPOULOS 6.8.1936-25.11.1938, Ioannis METAXAS 25.11.1938-28.1.1941 
www.metaxas-project.com /ypourgoi_en.html   (221 words)

  
 Greece
1936) KF 13 Apr 1936 - 29 Jan 1941 Ioannis Panagou Metaxas (b.
2006) ND 21 Oct 1981 - 2 Jul 1989 Andreas Georgiou Papandreou (b.
13 Oct 1993 - 22 Jan 1996 Andreas Georgiou Papandreou (s.a.) PASOK
www.worldstatesmen.org /Greece.html   (4281 words)

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