Charilaos Trikoupis
Greek politician, Prime Minister
Born
July 11th, 1832
192 years ago
Died
March 30th, 1896
129 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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Served as the 55th Prime Minister of Greece. Focused on modernizing the Greek state and infrastructure. Implemented significant reforms in public administration and finance. Advocated for the construction of the Corinth Canal, enhancing maritime navigation. Influenced Greek politics during the late 19th century through his leadership and vision for a modern nation.
Served multiple terms as Prime Minister
Pushed for the construction of the Corinth Canal
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