About Dimitrios Valvis
Lived 1814 – 1892 (aged 78). Dimitrios Valvis was a Greek politician, jurist, judge and head of government.
Dimitrios Valvis (; 1808 or 1814 – 30 November 1892) was a Greek politician and judge, who served briefly as Prime Minister of Greece in May 1886.
Early life and education
Valvis was born in Messolonghi and studied law in Pisa, Italy.
Career
Valvis served as President of the Court of Cassation from 1872 to 1885. He was appointed as a care-taker Prime Minister for a brief period in May 1886 between the ministries of Theodoros Deligiannis and Charilaos Trikoupis.
Personal life
He was the brother of Zinovios Valvis, who also served as Prime Minister of Greece on two occasions, in 1863 and 1864.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dimitrios Valvis?
Greek politician (1814-1892)
When was Dimitrios Valvis born?
Dimitrios Valvis was born on 8 May 1814 in Missolonghi.
When did Dimitrios Valvis die?
Dimitrios Valvis died on 30 November 1892 in Athens.
What was Dimitrios Valvis's occupation?
Dimitrios Valvis was a politician, jurist, judge and head of government.
What nationality was Dimitrios Valvis?
Dimitrios Valvis was Greek.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dimitrios Valvis. https://biography.guide/dimitrios-valvis/
MLA: "Dimitrios Valvis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dimitrios-valvis/.
Chicago: "Dimitrios Valvis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dimitrios-valvis/.
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