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Ioannis Kolettis
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Ioannis Kolettis | |
|---|---|
| Ἰωάννης Κωλέττης | |
 A portrait of Ioannis Kolettis, National Historical Museum, Athens | |
| Prime Minister of Greece | |
| In office 6 August 1844 – 5 September 1847 (o.s.) | |
| Monarch | Otto |
| Preceded by | Alexandros Mavrokordatos |
| Succeeded by | Kitsos Tzavelas |
| In office 31 May 1834 – 9 May 1835 (o.s.) | |
| Monarch | Otto |
| Preceded by | Alexandros Mavrokordatos |
| Succeeded by | Josef Ludwig von Armansperg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1773 or 1774 Syrrako, Ioannina Eyalet, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 17 September 1847[1] (aged 73–74) Athens, Kingdom of Greece |
| Resting place | First Cemetery of Athens (Section 2) |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Political party | French Party |
| Domestic partner(s) | Maria Palaska Marquise de Pouizeron |
| Children | Maria Xanthi Koletti |
| Alma mater | University of Pisa |
| Occupation | Physician Revolutionary Politician |
| Awards |  Order of the Redeemer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  First Hellenic Republic Kingdom of Greece |
| Branch/service |  Hellenic Army |
| Battles/wars | |
Ioannis Kolettis (Greek: Ἰωάννης Κωλέττης; died 17 September 1847)[2] was a Greek politician who played a significant role in Greek affairs from the Greek War of Independence through the early years of the Greek Kingdom, including as Minister to France and serving twice as Prime Minister. Kolettis is credited with conceiving the Byzantine restorationist and irredentist Megali Idea or "Great Idea" which became the core of Greek foreign policy until the early 20th century.
- ^ Note: Greece officially adopted the Gregorian calendar on 16 February 1923 (which became 1 March). All dates prior to that, unless specifically denoted, are Old Style.
- ^ Note: Greece officially adopted the Gregorian calendar on 16 February 1923 (which became 1 March). All dates prior to that, unless specifically denoted, are Old Style.
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