Seminar: Themistoklis Sofoulis – The man who could have saved Greece from the Civil War

Seminar

Presenter: Dean Kalimniou

Criminally forgotten in the modern era, renaissance man, archaeologist and social activist Themistocles Sofoulis was not only the architect of the union of Samos with Greece, but also a staunch proponent of democracy, playing pivotal roles in the development of Greece during the first world war, the National Schism, the aftermath of the Asian Minor catastrophe, the Metaxas dictatorship and the aftermath of the German occupation.

Emollient, collegial and measured, always willing to include all sides of politics in the national conversation, had he been listened to, chances are the civil war never would have taken place or at least would have ended quickly.

Three times a prime minister of Greece, His vision of a democratic progressive and inclusive society remains if not a forgotten then certainly an unattained dream. This seminar will explore the fascinating life and times of this great Greek while also analysing the obstacles that lay in his path.

This is an in-person only event, so please join us at the Greek Centre, on Level M.

See our speaker live, ask questions during the Q&A and hobnob with fellow participants before and after the event.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Entry Free