About Benizelos Rouphos
Lived 1795 – 1868 (aged 72–73). Benizelos Rouphos was a Greek politician and head of government.
Benizelos Roufos (; 1795–1868) was a Greek politician and Prime Minister of Greece.
Biography Early life Roufos was born in Patras on 27 February 1795, a scion of the wealthy Roufos-Kanakaris family. He was the son of Athanasios Kanakaris who fought during the Greek War of Independence.
Career During the government of Ioannis Kapodistrias (1828–1830), Roufos became governor of Elis. Later he would also serve as Foreign Minister. In 1855, Roufos was elected Mayor of Patras, a post he held for three years.
When King Otto was exiled in 1862 as a result of a revolution, Roufos became one of three viceroys - along with Konstantinos Kanaris and Dimitrios Voulgaris - that held power from 10 October 1862 until 19 October 1863. Roufos served twice as Prime Minister of Greece, with his first term interrupted for a few days in June 1863.
Death Roufos died in Patras on 18 March 1868 at the age of 73.
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Prime Minister of Greece (1795–1868)
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Benizelos Rouphos was born in 1795 in Patras.
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Benizelos Rouphos died on 18 March 1868 in Patras.
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Benizelos Rouphos was a politician and head of government.
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Benizelos Rouphos was Greek.
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