Ioannis Capodistrias: a brilliant personality of modern Greek and European history
Journal: Proceedings of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
Year: 2025

Ioannis Capodistrias, the first governor of Greece (1828–1831), played a crucial role in shaping the modern Greek state during its transitional phase under the influence of the Great Powers. Renowned for his diplomatic career—most notably as the Russian foreign minister—Capodistrias became an emblematic figure whose political vision resonated with both the Greek diaspora and advocates of national independence. This article critically reviews the political dynamics between Capodistrias and Austri