20 Facts About Andreas Metaxas

Andreas Metaxas was a Greek politician, fighter of the Greek War of Independence and diplomat from Cephalonia.

Andreas Metaxas was prime minister of Greece from 3 September 1843 to 16 February 1844.

Andreas Metaxas was the second son of Petros Metaxas and Violeta Loverdou and had three brothers, Anastasios, Paisios and Ioannis.

Andreas Metaxas even got wounded in both hands by bullets.

On 25 May 1822, in a unanimous decision, the "Executive Body" passed an act by which Andreas Metaxas was naturalized as a Greek Peloponnese citizen for his service to his country.

Andreas Metaxas was appointed Minister of Police in 1822, and Minister of War in April 1826.

Andreas Metaxas took part in, and organized the defense during, the Battle of the Lerna Mills.

Andreas Metaxas was a member of the National Assembly of Argos and member of the Provisional Government.

Andreas Metaxas was the prime mover behind Ioannis Kapodistrias' election.

Andreas Metaxas was a devout supporter of Kapodistrias and remained his faithful ally to the end.

From this position Andreas Metaxas mainly helped organizing the tactical army.

Andreas Metaxas was later called back and sent to Spain as ambassador of Greece.

Andreas Metaxas served as Minister for Military Affairs in the government of Alexandros Mavrokordatos during July and August 1841.

Andreas Metaxas took over the leadership of the Russian Party after Theodoros Kolokotronis' death.

Andreas Metaxas was the first government leader in the political history of Greece who was named "prime minister".

Andreas Metaxas was elected Honorary Vice-President in five regions and participated in its actions.

Andreas Metaxas was appointed Minister of Finance in Kolettis' government, a position he held from August 1844 until August 1845, when he resigned after Kolettis' effort to overthrow the constitution.

Andreas Metaxas served as a senator during the years 1846 and 1847 and from 1850 until 1859 as an Attica MP.

Andreas Metaxas resigned on 10 March 1854, after the start of the Crimean War, and returned to Athens where he retired from politics.

Andreas Metaxas served as president of the Society for the Promotion of Education and Learning and many charity foundations.