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Theodoros Flogaitis

1848 – 1905

Greek writer and politician

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About Theodoros Flogaitis

Lived 1848 – 1905 (aged 56). Theodoros Flogaitis was a Greek writer, politician and lawyer.

Theodoros Flogaitis (; 1840/48–1905) was a Greek jurist, politician and author.

Early life Flogaitis was born in Nafplio in either 1840 or 1848. His father was Nikolaos Flogaitis.

Career Flogaitis was the director of the newspaper, Syntagmatikos Ellin ("Constitutional Greek"), which was active in the aftermath of the October 1862 revolution that ousted King Otto of Greece. He later became a practising lawyer in Chalcis, before moving to Athens to lecture in constitutional law. In 1879 he was elected as an MP for Chalcis, and was a political opponent of Alexandros Koumoundouros. In 1890, he was elected to represent Euboea. He became a columnist and was later proposed as a professor of law, but turned it down to continue journalism. He wrote several books on law in Greece and around the world.

Personal life Flogaitis was the grandson of another Theodoros Flogaitis, the first mayor of Odessa. His nephew, Ioannis Flogaitis, was a politician in Lefkada, and one of his sons was Spyridon Flogaitis.

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Member of the Hellenic Parliament

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Theodoros Flogaitis?

Greek writer and politician

When was Theodoros Flogaitis born?

Theodoros Flogaitis was born on 17 September 1848.

When did Theodoros Flogaitis die?

Theodoros Flogaitis died on 9 February 1905 in Athens.

What was Theodoros Flogaitis's occupation?

Theodoros Flogaitis was a writer, politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Theodoros Flogaitis?

Theodoros Flogaitis was Greek.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Theodoros Flogaitis

· Wikidata: Q12877965

· DBpedia: Theodoros Flogaitis

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