Themistoclis
Sofoulis is one of the most important personalities of Samos, during
the last twelve-year period of the principality. He studied
archaeology, did the first scientific excavations at Heraion and
became a political leader and architect of the Samian revolution
in 1912 and of the union of Samos with Greece. In September 1912,
Samos revolted under his leadership and on 11 November 1912 the
island’s national assembly declared its union with Greece.
The
union was formally established in March, 1913. For two
years, until 1914, the Temporary Government of Samos ruled
the island, having Themistoclis
Sofoulis as president. From
that moment on, Samos became a part of the Greek
state. |
