Zaimis

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The Zaimis family (Greek: Ζαΐμης) is an old family of politicians from Kalavryta, whose members played a leading role during the period of Ottoman Greece and the Greek War of Independence, subsequently playing an important role in the political life of the new Greek state.[1]

Notable people

  • Dimitrios Zaimis (b. 18th century), Greek freedom fighter and politician from Achaea.
  • Asimakis Zaimis, Greek freedom fighter, politician and filikos
  • Andreas Zaimis (1791–1840), Greek freedom fighter and politician
  • Ioannis Zaimis (1797–1882), Greek politician, first Mayor of Patras
  • Thrasyvoulos Zaimis (1822–1880), Prime Minister of Greece two times between 1869 and 1872
  • Alexandros Zaimis (1855–1936), Prime Minister of Greece six times between 1897 and 1928[1]

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