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Georgios Theotokis

October 19, 2023

Georgios Theotokis (Greek: Γεώργιος Θεοτόκης, 1844 in Corfu – 12 January 1916[1] in Athens) was a Greek politician and Prime Minister of Greece, serving the post four times. He represented the Modernist Party or Neoteristikon Komma (NK).[2]

Georgios Theotokis
Georgios Theotokis
A statue of Georgios Theotokis in Corfu.

Biography Edit

He was the third child of Corfiote Nikolaos Andreas Theotokis. After graduating from the Ionian high school, he enrolled at the Law School of the Ionian University. In 1861 he received his law degree from the Ionian University with a scholarship and continued his studies at the Sorbonne in Paris.

Upon his return to Corfu he worked as a lawyer. In 1879 he took part in the municipal elections and was elected mayor with a percentage of 65%. In 1883 he was re-elected mayor only to leave in 1885 at the invitation of Charilaos Trikoupis, to become a member of the Hellenic Parliament for the Trikoupis party.

In May 1886 Trikoupis appointed him Minister for Naval Affairs. As a minister Theotokis ordered the battleships Spetsai, Hydra and Psara. He also improved drastically the condition of the Navy by promoting better training and establishing many naval academies and schools. Later Trikoupis appointed him Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs and Public Education. With the aid of professor Papamarkos, Theotokis prepared and submitted to Parliament progressive legislation for the improvement of education in Greece. However the legislation was never passed due to the opposition of Theodoros Diligiannis.

From mid-1903 to 1909 Theotokis became three more times Prime Minister of Greece, the third time being the longest at the prime minister's post. Among his achievements are the organisation and strengthening of the army, including the adoption of modern khaki uniforms. He provided assistance for the Macedonian Struggle and is noted for his calm and deliberate foreign policy in the tense period just prior to the Balkan Wars (1912–1913).

His grandson Georgios Rallis, who also became prime minister, has criticized him for two, in his opinion, important mistakes. Namely because in the days leading to the disastrous Greco-Turkish War of 1897, Theotokis did not oppose sending the Hellenic Army to Crete, that led to the outbreak of the war. The second mistake was Theotokis' refusal to mediate between King Constantine I of Greece and Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos during 1915–1916, a disagreement that eventually grew to become the National Schism.

Georgios Theotokis, however, is considered by many to be a politician distinguished for his high ethics, calm demeanor and controlled temper, qualities not often found among politicians of his era.

As a mayor of Corfu, Georgios Theotokis approved construction for the Municipal Theatre of Corfu in 1885.

Cabinets Edit

First Cabinet, 14 April 1899 – 25 November 1901 Edit

Second Cabinet, 27 June 1903 – 11 July 1903 Edit

Third Cabinet, 19 December 1903 – 29 December 1904 Edit

Fourth Cabinet, 21 December 1905 – 29 July 1909 Edit

References Edit

  1. ^ "Ο Γ. Θεοτόκης απέθανε", "Makedonia", 13 Jan 1916, p 3.
  2. ^ Newton, Michael (2014-04-17). Famous Assassinations in World History: An Encyclopedia [2 volumes]. ABC-CLIO. p. 109. ISBN 978-1-61069-286-1.

Sources Edit

  • Georgios Rallis: "Georgios Theotokis: Politician of the measured response" (In Greek), Ελληνική Ευρωεκδοτική, Αθήνα 1986, 355 p. ISBN 960-241-017-5.

External links Edit

  • – Article by Georgios Rallis in the newspaper Τα Νέα, 18 October 1999.
Political offices
Preceded by Prime Minister of Greece
1899–1901 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Prime Minister of Greece
1903 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Prime Minister of Greece
1903–1904 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Prime Minister of Greece
1905–1909 		Succeeded by

October 19, 2023
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Georgios Theotokis Greek Gewrgios 8eotokhs 1844 in Corfu 12 January 1916 1 in Athens was a Greek politician and Prime Minister of Greece serving the post four times He represented the Modernist Party or Neoteristikon Komma NK 2 Georgios TheotokisGeorgios TheotokisA statue of Georgios Theotokis in Corfu Contents 1 Biography 2 Cabinets 2 1 First Cabinet 14 April 1899 25 November 1901 2 2 Second Cabinet 27 June 1903 11 July 1903 2 3 Third Cabinet 19 December 1903 29 December 1904 2 4 Fourth Cabinet 21 December 1905 29 July 1909 3 References 4 Sources 5 External linksBiography EditHe was the third child of Corfiote Nikolaos Andreas Theotokis After graduating from the Ionian high school he enrolled at the Law School of the Ionian University In 1861 he received his law degree from the Ionian University with a scholarship and continued his studies at the Sorbonne in Paris Upon his return to Corfu he worked as a lawyer In 1879 he took part in the municipal elections and was elected mayor with a percentage of 65 In 1883 he was re elected mayor only to leave in 1885 at the invitation of Charilaos Trikoupis to become a member of the Hellenic Parliament for the Trikoupis party In May 1886 Trikoupis appointed him Minister for Naval Affairs As a minister Theotokis ordered the battleships Spetsai Hydra and Psara He also improved drastically the condition of the Navy by promoting better training and establishing many naval academies and schools Later Trikoupis appointed him Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs and Public Education With the aid of professor Papamarkos Theotokis prepared and submitted to Parliament progressive legislation for the improvement of education in Greece However the legislation was never passed due to the opposition of Theodoros Diligiannis From mid 1903 to 1909 Theotokis became three more times Prime Minister of Greece the third time being the longest at the prime minister s post Among his achievements are the organisation and strengthening of the army including the adoption of modern khaki uniforms He provided assistance for the Macedonian Struggle and is noted for his calm and deliberate foreign policy in the tense period just prior to the Balkan Wars 1912 1913 His grandson Georgios Rallis who also became prime minister has criticized him for two in his opinion important mistakes Namely because in the days leading to the disastrous Greco Turkish War of 1897 Theotokis did not oppose sending the Hellenic Army to Crete that led to the outbreak of the war The second mistake was Theotokis refusal to mediate between King Constantine I of Greece and Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos during 1915 1916 a disagreement that eventually grew to become the National Schism Georgios Theotokis however is considered by many to be a politician distinguished for his high ethics calm demeanor and controlled temper qualities not often found among politicians of his era As a mayor of Corfu Georgios Theotokis approved construction for the Municipal Theatre of Corfu in 1885 Cabinets EditFirst Cabinet 14 April 1899 25 November 1901 Edit Prime Minister Georgios Theotokis Minister for Foreign Affairs Athos Romanos Minister for the Interior Georgios Theotokis Minister for War Konstantinos Koumoundouros replaced on 11 January 1900 by Nikolaos Tsamandos Minister for Finance Anargiros SimopoulosSecond Cabinet 27 June 1903 11 July 1903 Edit Prime Minister Georgios Theotokis Minister for Foreign Affairs Georgios Theotokis Minister for the Interior Nikolaos Levidis Minister for War Alexios Grivas Minister for Finance Anargiros SimopoulosThird Cabinet 19 December 1903 29 December 1904 Edit Prime Minister Georgios Theotokis Minister for Foreign Affairs Athos Romanos Minister for the Interior Giorgios Theotokis Minister for War Konstantinos Smolenskis Minister for Finance Anargiros Simopoulos replaced on 10 October 1904 by Nikolaos KalogeropoulosFourth Cabinet 21 December 1905 29 July 1909 Edit Prime Minister Georgios Theotokis Minister for Foreign Affairs Alexandros Skouzas left office on 21 June 1908 replaced on 5 July 1908 by Giorgios Baltatzis Minister for the Interior Nikolaos Kalogeropoulos Minister for War Georgios Theotokis Minister for Finance Anargyros Simopoulos replaced on 8 January 1908 by Nikolaos Kalogeropoulos replaced on 5 July 1908 by Dimitrios Gounaris replaced on 28 February 1909 by Nikolaos KalogeropoulosReferences Edit O G 8eotokhs ape8ane Makedonia 13 Jan 1916 p 3 Newton Michael 2014 04 17 Famous Assassinations in World History An Encyclopedia 2 volumes ABC CLIO p 109 ISBN 978 1 61069 286 1 Sources EditGeorgios Rallis Georgios Theotokis Politician of the measured response In Greek Ellhnikh Eyrwekdotikh A8hna 1986 355 p ISBN 960 241 017 5 External links Edit Georgios Theotokis Politician of the measured response and of calm manners Article by Georgios Rallis in the newspaper Ta Nea 18 October 1999 Political officesPreceded byAlexandros Zaimis Prime Minister of Greece1899 1901 Succeeded byAlexandros 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