Statue of the first head of state of independent Greece, Count Ioannis Antonios Kapodistrias (1776-1831) in Nafplio, Greece

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Count Ioannis Antonios Kapodistrias (10 or 11 February 1776 - 9 October 1831), was a Greek statesman who served as the Foreign Minister of the Russian Empire and was one of the most distinguished politicians and diplomats of Europe. After a long and distinguished career in European politics and diplomacy he was elected as the first head of state of independent Greece (1827-31). He is considered the founder of the modern Greek state, and the architect of Greek independence.

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Size: 3840px × 5760px
Location: Andrea Siggrou 4, Nafplio 211 00, Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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