Greek freedom fighter and government leader
Andreas Asimakis Zaimis (Greek : Ανδρέας Ζαΐμης ; 1791 – 4 May 1840) was a Greek freedom fighter and government leader during the Greek War of Independence .[ 1]
Biography
Born in Kalavryta , in the northern Peloponnesos , Zaimis was a private and later leader of armed men who fought the Ottoman Turks during the Greek Revolution.
In 1826, Zaimis was chosen as the leader of the interim Greek government. His son, Thrasivoulos Zaimis , and grandson, Alexandros Zaimis , would also serve as Prime Ministers of Greece .
Political offices
Preceded by
President of the Administrative Committee Succeeded by
References
^ Ιστορικά Ελευθεροτυπία (Greek).
International National People
