Politics & Government

Demetrios Ypsilantis Elected Assembly President

Demetrios Ypsilantis was elected as the president of the legislative assembly during the Greek War of Independence in 1822. This assembly was convened to establish a governing framework for the newly formed Greek state, aiming to galvanize support for independence from Ottoman rule. Ypsilantis, a prominent leader of the revolution, played a vital role in unifying the Greek factions and laying the groundwork for future governance. His election marked a significant moment in the quest for national self-determination.

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