Eleftherios Venizelos

Eleftherios Venizelos was born to Kyriakos and Styliani Venizelos in Mournies, Chania, Crete, then part of the Ottoman Empire.

Venizelos graduates from the Law School of the University of Athens, where he studied law and political science.

Venizelos enters the Cretan political scene, becoming a prominent advocate for enosis (union with Greece) and constitutional reforms.

Venizelos plays a significant role in the Cretan revolt against Ottoman rule, advocating for the island's autonomy and eventual union with Greece.

Venizelos is elected President of the Cretan Assembly, where he pushes for significant reforms and the island's integration into Greece.

Venizelos returns to mainland Greece, where he becomes a key figure in the military reform movement known as the Goudi Revolt.

Venizelos is elected Prime Minister of Greece, beginning his first term and initiating a series of modernization reforms.

Venizelos leads Greece into the Balkan Wars, significantly expanding Greek territory and securing the nation's position in the region.

Venizelos signs the Treaty of London, formalizing Greece's gains from the Balkan Wars and solidifying his status as a national leader.

Venizelos resigns as Prime Minister due to disagreements with King Constantine I over Greece's role in World War I.

Venizelos forms a provisional government in Thessaloniki, opposing the royalist government in Athens and aligning with the Entente Powers.

Venizelos returns to Athens as Prime Minister, following the abdication of King Constantine I and the reinstatement of his government.

Venizelos represents Greece at the Paris Peace Conference, advocating for the expansion of Greek territory and the protection of Greek minorities.

Venizelos resigns as Prime Minister following the disastrous Greco-Turkish War and the subsequent political crisis in Greece.

Venizelos is elected Prime Minister for the third time, focusing on domestic reforms and economic recovery.

Venizelos officially retires from active political life, though he remains a respected figure and continues to influence Greek politics.

Eleftherios Venizelos dies in Paris, France, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential Greek statesmen of the 20th century.