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Eleftherios Venizelos on board Hesperis, Salonika, WW1
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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, with General Panagiotis Danglis (1853-1924), Greek Minister for War, General Zimbrakakis and Admiral Coundouriotis. Date: October 1916
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Admiral Deck Eleftherios Hesperis Minister Prime Salonica Salonika Thessaloniki Venizelos War Time Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in Greek history during the First World War. The image, taken in October 1916, depicts Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), a prominent Greek politician who served as Prime Minister from 1910 to 1920 and again from 1928 to 1932. Venizelos is seen here on board the Hesperis, a ship docked at Salonika (now Thessaloniki), in the company of General Panagiotis Danglis (1853-1924), the Greek Minister for War, General Zimbrakakis, and Admiral Coundouriotis. The Hesperis, a former Austro-Hungarian cruiser, had been seized by the Greek Navy and was being used as a command ship. The photograph offers a glimpse into the wartime atmosphere, with the men dressed in their military uniforms and the deck of the ship adorned with various military equipment. Venizelos, a key figure in the Greek resistance against the Ottoman Empire and later a strong advocate for Greece's entry into the war on the side of the Allies, is shown confidently leading his military commanders. The presence of these high-ranking officers on the Hesperis indicates the strategic importance of Salonika and the region during the conflict. The photograph is a testament to the crucial role Venizelos played in shaping Greece's political and military landscape during the First World War. His leadership and determination were instrumental in securing Greece's independence and territorial gains, making this image an essential piece of Greek and European history.
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