Andreas Metaxas
Andreas Metaxas (Greek: Ανδρέας Μεταξάς; 1790 – 19 September 1860) was a Greek politician, fighter of the Greek War of Independence and diplomat from Cephalonia. He was prime minister of Greece from 3 September 1843 to 16 February 1844. Some military leaders of the revolution (Makriyannis) gave him the ironic nickname of "Conte Lalas'" due to his injury during the Battle of Lalas.
Andreas Metaxas | |
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| Ανδρέας Μεταξάς | |
Andreas Metaxas, oil painting in the National Historical Museum | |
Prime Minister of Greece | |
| In office 3 September 1843 – 12 February 1844 (o.s.) | |
| Monarch | Otto |
| Preceded by | Otto |
| Succeeded by | Konstantinos Kanaris |
| Minister of Military Affairs | |
| In office July 1841 – August 1841 | |
| Monarch | Otto |
| Prime Minister | Alexandros Mavrokordatos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1790 Kefalonia, Republic of Venice (now Greece) |
| Died | 8 September 1860 (aged 70) Athens, Kingdom of Greece |
| Political party | Russian Party |
| Spouse | Marietta Vourvachi |
| Relations | Konstantinos Metaxas (cousin) Dionysios Vourvachis (brother-in-law) |
| Children | Spyros Metaxas Petros Metaxas |
| Awards | Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer |
| Nickname(s) | Conte Lalas Κόντε Λάλας |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | First Hellenic Republic |
| Branch/service | Hellenic Army |
| Battles/wars | |
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