Andreas Metaxas (1786 - September 19, 1860) was a Greek politician born on the island of Cephalonia. 1786 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... September 19 is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years). ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... A politician is an individual involved in politics. ... Geography The capital of the Cephallonia prefecture is Argostoli. ...

During the latter part of the War of Independence (1824-1827) he accompanied Capo d'Istria to Greece, and was appointed by him minister of war. When Capo d'Istria was murdered in 1831 Metaxas became a member of the provisional government which held office till the accession of King Otho in 1833. During the minority of Otho he was named privy councillor and minister at Madrid and Lisbon. The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution of 1821, was a war against the Ottoman Empire for independence, which started that year. ... John Capodistria John Capodistria, (in Greek Ioannis Kapodistrias or Ιωάννης Καποδίστριας, and in Italian Giovanni Capo dIstria, Count Capo dIstria) (February 11, 1776 - October 9, 1831), Greek-born diplomat of the Russian Empire and later first head of state of independent Greece, was born in Corfu (Kerkyra) in the Ionian... Otto of Greece entering Náfplio, Peter von Hess, 1835. ... Plaza de Cibeles (Cibeles square) and the Palacio de Comunicaciones (Communications Palace) Coat of arms. ... District Lisbon Mayor   - Party Pedro Santana Lopes PSD Area 84. ...

In 1840 he was recalled and appointed minister of war. In 1843-1844 he was president of the council of ministers, and he subsequently held the post of ambassador at Constantinople from 1850 to 1854. He died in Athens in 1860. 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Map of Constantinople. ... The Acropolis in central Athens, one of the most important landmarks in world history. ...

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