Venizelos Collection

Eleftherios Venizelos in exile in Paris
Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), Greek revolutionary and politician, who served as Prime Minister 1910-1920 and 1928-1932

Photos on piano, Lloyd Georges farm at Churt, Surrey
Photos on the piano, Lloyd Georges farm at Churt, Surrey. On the back row, l-r: Eleftherios Venizelos, Lloyd George with Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII), General Foch

Eleftherios Venizelos, Greek politician and Prime Minister
Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), Greek politician, served as Prime Minister 1910-1920 and 1928-1932. Date: early 20th century

Thessaloniki, Greece - View of the Quayside, Place de la Liberte (Liberty Square) and the entrance to Venizelos Street. Date: circa 1910s

Revolution of Theriso - The revolutionaries & Venizelos
In 1898, the Great Powers declared Crete as an independent Cretan State, under the rule of the Sultan. Yet, the administration of commander Prince George irritated the Cretans

Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos of Greece
Venizelos, seen at his desk, brought Greece into the war on the side of the Allies though King Constantine, whose wife was German, would have preferred to have remained neutral. WW1 Date: 1914

Eleutherios (Eleftherios, Eleuthere) Venizelos, Greek Head of State (1864-1936) with Constantine I (1868-1923)
XEE4168143 Eleutherios (Eleftherios, Eleuthere) Venizelos, Greek Head of State (1864-1936) with Constantine I (1868-1923) King of Greece from 1913 to 1917 on the eve of the Balkan War of 1912

Portraits of the representatives of the different countries participating in
XEE4188269 Portraits of the representatives of the different countries participating in the international conference in San Remo (19-26/04/1920)

First Balkan War, 1912-1913. Treaty of London in May 1913. One of the previous sessions of the territorial negotiations between the Ottoman Empire

Eleftherios Venizelos reviewing Greek regiment, WW1
Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), Greek politician, who served as Prime Minister 1910-1920 and 1928-1932. Seen here reviewing a Greek regiment before it marches out of Salonika to meet the Bulgarian

WW1 - German caricatures - Cadorna, Venizelos, Nikolayevich
WW1 - German caricatures of enemy Italian, Greek and Russian military leaders Luigi Cadorna (1850-1928), Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), with an egg cracked on his head

King Constantine of Greece as a leopard ridden by Venizelos
Venizelos, Greek statesman who supported Allies while king Constantine backed Germany pictured riding on a leopard representing the prevaricating King Constantine ( Tino )

Antonios Michelidakis - Elected President of Cretan Assembly
Following the Theriso Revolt of 1905/6, an agreement between the former rebels of Theriso and the Cretan Assembly allowed for the creation of a constituent assembly led by Antonios Michelidakis

Thessaloniki, Greece - Various sights - Good Luck postcard
Good Luck sent from Thessaloniki, Greece - Various sights - Greetings postcard. Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki, Greece - Arrival of Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936) - eminent Greek leader of Greek national liberation movement and a charismatic statesman of the early 20th century

Thessaloniki, Greece - Liberty Square and Rue Venizelos. Date: circa 1910s

WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greek Volunteer Company leaves
WW1 - Thessaloniki, The Greek Volunteer Company leaves for Sed-dul Bahr - The Officer on horseback is commandant Carascodas, Venizelos private friend. Date: circa 1915

Revolution of Theriso - The insurgents at Malaxa
In 1898, the Great Powers declared Crete as an independent Cretan State, under the rule of the Sultan. Yet, the administration of commander Prince George irritated the Cretans

Eleftherios Venizelos on board Hesperis, Salonika, WW1
Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), Greek politician, who served as Prime Minister 1910-1920 and 1928-1932. Seen here (left) on board the Hesperis at Salonika during the First World War

The King of Greece
Photograph of H. M. Constantine I, King of Greece. Brother-in-law to Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, he insisted on Greek neutrality during World War I

Wwi Greek Soldier
A Greek soldier, fighting with Venizelos against the Turks during World War One

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Venizelos, a prominent figure in Greek history, left an indelible mark on the nation. Born in Thessaloniki, Greece, he would go on to become a renowned politician and Prime Minister. His influence extended beyond his homeland as well. During his time in exile in Paris, Eleftherios Venizelos continued to advocate for change and reform within Greece. He played a pivotal role in the Revolution of Theriso alongside other revolutionaries who shared his vision for progress. Photographs adorned pianos across the world, symbolizing his global impact. One such photo was displayed at Lloyd George's farm at Churt, Surrey - a testament to their close relationship and shared political ideologies. As Prime Minister of Greece, Venizelos worked tirelessly to lead his country through challenging times. His collaboration with King Constantine I during the Balkan War showcased their unity and determination to defend Greek interests. The First Balkan War marked another significant chapter in Venizelos' career. The Treaty of London solidified Greece's territorial gains and established its position among other participating nations. Even amidst the chaos of World War I, caricatures by German artists depicted Venizelos alongside other influential figures like Cadorna and Nikolayevich. These satirical portrayals highlighted his international reputation as a formidable leader. In an intriguing portrayal during this tumultuous period, King Constantine was depicted as a leopard ridden by Venizelos - illustrating their complex power dynamics within Greek politics. Eleutherios (Eleftherios) Venizelos will forever be remembered as an instrumental figure during World War I. His portrait hangs among those representing different countries involved in this global conflict - serving as a reminder of his enduring legacy.