About Matthaios Kofidis
Lived 1855 – 1921 (aged 65–66). Matthaios Kofidis was a Greek entrepreneur and politician.
Matthaios Kofidis (, 22 March 1855 He moved to Trebizond, northeastern Turkey, where he became a member of the local tobacco monopoly.
In 1917 Kofidis replaced for a short period the Orthodox bishop of Trebizond, Chrysanthus, in his non-religious duties.
Execution In mid-1921 a large part of the local Orthodox Christian male population was deported and sent to labour battalions in Erzerum. All were accused of participating in the establishment of the Republic of Pontus.
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Who was Matthaios Kofidis?
Greek politician and businessman (1855–1921)
When was Matthaios Kofidis born?
Matthaios Kofidis was born on 22 March 1855 in Çorum Province.
When did Matthaios Kofidis die?
Matthaios Kofidis died in 1921 in Amasya.
What was Matthaios Kofidis's occupation?
Matthaios Kofidis was an entrepreneur and politician.
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Matthaios Kofidis was Greek.
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