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Adam Doukas

1790 – 1860

Greek revolutionary and Politician

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Lived 1790 – 1860 (aged 69–70). Adam Doukas was a Turkish and Greek military personnel and politician.

Adam Doukas (, 1790-1860) was a Greek revolutionary and politician.

Doukas was born in 1790 in Permet, then Ottoman Empire, now in southern Albania. He then moved to Ioannina where he attended the local Maroutsaia School. At the time of the outbreak of the Greek War of Independence (1821) he lived in Livadeia in Central Greece. He became one of the most important political leaders of the Greek Revolution in Eastern Central Greece and Euboea. Doukas was politically attached to Ioannis Kolettis and his French Party. Doukas was also in close contact with the most important local military figures of the War of Independence. He participated in the First National Assembly at Epidaurus (1821–1822) as a representative of Thebes, as well as in the Fourth National Assembly at Argos.

After the end of the successful national struggle Doukas became member of various state cabinets from 1850 to 1860, during the reign of King Otto. He died in Euboea in 1860.

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Important facts

Born
1790, Përmet, Ioannina
Birth century
Died
1860, Euboea
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly, Minister, Senator

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Adam Doukas?

Greek revolutionary and Politician

When was Adam Doukas born?

Adam Doukas was born in 1790 in Përmet, Ioannina.

When did Adam Doukas die?

Adam Doukas died in 1860 in Euboea.

What was Adam Doukas's occupation?

Adam Doukas was a military personnel and politician.

What nationality was Adam Doukas?

Adam Doukas was Turkish and Greek.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adam Doukas

· Wikidata: Q21079120

· DBpedia: Adam Doukas

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