Ioannis Kapodistrias - His Life and Work

Miniseries

6 episodes · Sep 28, 2019

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  • S1E1

    Early Years

    Sep 28, 201962m

    Through dramatized scenes and interviews with historians, we watch how young doctor Ioannis Kapodistrias decided to get actively involved in politics, first on his native island of Corfu, and later as diplomat in Saint Petersburg.

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  • S1E2

    In the International Diplomatic Arena

    Oct 5, 201962m

    Watch Ioannis Kapodistrias’ long trip to Saint Petersburg through the frozen forests of Russia, his presence and recognition in the city’s high society and his appointment as an attache of the Russian embassy in Vienna.

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  • S1E3

    Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia

    Oct 12, 201962m

    From the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kapodistrias works to promote social justice in Russia’s foreign affairs. Meanwhile, he comes in touch with the founders of Filiki Eteria and the Greek Revolution leaders.

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  • S1E4

    In the Years of Revolution

    Oct 19, 201962m

    Shortly before and right after the burst of the Greek Revolution, Kapodistrias tries to safeguard and support the fight for freedom. Finally, in the spring of 1827, Kapodistrias accepts to become the first governor of Greece.

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  • S1E5

    Becoming Governor & Arriving in Greece

    Oct 26, 201962m

    As governor, Kapodistrias submits a memorandum to the 3 Great Forces on the financial support of Greece. Immediately after his arrival in the country, he starts his governmental work and the negotiations for the Greek borders.

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  • S1E6

    The Modernization Program

    Nov 2, 201962m

    With his modernization program, unique both in volume and in speed, Kapodistrias turned Greece into a state. But he came across many obstacles, both inside and outside the borders, until he was murdered on September 27, 1831.

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