
Kapodistrias: The Governor
History · Drama
Overview
The story of the greatest Greek statesman. In the early 19th century, Greece has just gained its independence from the Ottomans and Ioannis Kapodistrias is called upon to assume the role of its first governor. He steadfastly defends the freedom of every human being with courage, kindness, and dignity and many personal sacrifices. He does not hesitate to confront the forces of evil, giving up wealth, glory, and international recognition, serving his homeland with faith and devotion.
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Antonis Miriagos
Antonis Miriagos
Ioannis Kapodistrias
Antonis Miriagos
Ioannis Kapodistrias


Finbar Lynch
Finbar Lynch
Klemens von Metternich
Finbar Lynch
Klemens von Metternich


Pavlos Kourtidis
Pavlos Kourtidis
Konstantinos Mavromichalis
Pavlos Kourtidis
Konstantinos Mavromichalis


Tasos Halkias
Tasos Halkias
Prime Minister Spiliadis
Tasos Halkias
Prime Minister Spiliadis


Michalis Iatropoulos
Michalis Iatropoulos
Petrobey Mavromichalis
Michalis Iatropoulos
Petrobey Mavromichalis


Maximos Moumouris
Maximos Moumouris
Theodoros Kolokotronis
Maximos Moumouris
Theodoros Kolokotronis


Mary Vidali
Mary Vidali
Manto Mavrogenous
Mary Vidali
Manto Mavrogenous
Ilektra Fragiadaki
Ilektra Fragiadaki
Roxandra
Ilektra Fragiadaki
Roxandra


Pavlos Kontoyannidis
Pavlos Kontoyannidis
Lazaros Kountouriotis
Pavlos Kontoyannidis
Lazaros Kountouriotis


Panos Skouroliakos
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