In 1827, the Third National Assembly at Troezen established the Hellenic State () and selected Count Ioannis Kapodistrias as Governor of Greece. Therefore, this period is often called Governorate (). After his arrival in Greece in January 1828, Kapodistrias actively tried to create a functional state and redress the problems of a war-ravaged country, but was soon embroiled in conflict with powerful local magnates and chieftains.