| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
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| Kolettes, Ioannis |
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(y -ä´n s kôl t´ s) (KEY) , 1773–1847, Greek political leader. A major political figure both during and after the Greek War of Independence. His cynical, opportunistic policies while premier (1844–47) helped establish the unidealistic, patron-client tone of much of modern Greek politics. His great emphasis on the territorial expansion of Greece also helped divert attention from problems of internal development. |
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