Philhellenes’ Archive

George Finlay, British Philhellene, fighter during the Greek Revolution, important historian and lawyer

George Finlay (1799-1875), was a British Philhellene who fought in Greece during the Greek Revolution, an important historian and lawyer. He was born in Faversham, Kent, to Scottish parents. George Finlay's father,…

George Gordon Noel Byron, Lord Byron, the synonym of Romanticism and Philhellenism, the savior of Greece

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“Oh sadness! Oh sadness! The miracle of Europe, the pride of Great Britain, the idol of his friends, the savior of Greece – Lord Byron no longer exists " (Byron‘s death announcement in the newspaper Telegrafo…

Andrea Dania, Italian officer, Philhellene, hero of the battle of Peta

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Andrea Dania (1775 - 1822), was an Italian soldier, Philhellene and one of the pioneers of the Regular Army in Greece, a heroic figure in the battle of Peta. He was born in Ovada, Genoa. His parents were Francesco…

Edward Blaquiere, British officer, founding member of the Philhellenic Committee of London

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Edward Blaquiere (1779-1832), was a British officer and pioneer Philhellene, a founding member of the Philhellenic Committee of London. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, to a noble family of French descent who had taken…

Edward Codrington, British Admiral and politician, Commander of the British Mediterranean Fleet, a major Philhellene

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Edward Codrington (1770 - 1851), was a British Admiral and politician, commander of the British Mediterranean Fleet, commander of the Allied fleet in the naval battle of Navarino and an important Philhellene. He was born in…

Richard Church: British General, remarkable Philhellene, one of the organizers of the Greek Army

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Richard Church (1784-1873), was a British officer, an important Philhellene, as well as one of the first organizers of the regular Greek Army. He was the second son of Matthew Church, a merchant from Cork, Ireland,…

Johann Joachim Winckelmann: Forefather of the European Philhellenes, who praised Greek aesthetics and mental purity

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"In Gegenden, wo die Künste geblüht haben, sind auch die schönsten Menschen gezeugt worden" ("In areas where the arts flourished, the most beautiful people were created"). Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717 - 1768)…

Thomas Gordon: British officer, pioneer Philhellene, one of the first commanders of the Greek Army

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Thomas Gordon (1788 - 1841), was a British officer, a significant Philhellene and one of the first commanders of the Greek Army. He was born in Cairness House, in Lonmay of county Aberdeenshire, in Scotland. He was…

Antonio Figueira d’Almeida: Portuguese soldier and Philhellene, leader of the Greek Cavalry

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Antonio Figueira d’Almeida (1784-1847), was a Portuguese officer and Philhellene, one of the organizers of the Greek Cavalry[1], of which he was also the leader. He was born in the Portuguese city of Elvas. From…

Amadeus Emmanuel Hahn: Swiss officer, one of the most distinguished Philhellenes of 1821

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Amadeus Emmanuel Hahn (1801-1867), was a Swiss officer and one of the most distinguished Philhellenes, both during the Greek Revolution of 1821 and later during the first years of the existence of the new Greek state. He…

Gambini Pasquale, brave Corsican Philhellene dies for Greece

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Gambini Pasquale was a brave Philhellene who died heroically during a battle in the area of Athens. He originated from the city of Corte in Corsica, from a large family of distinguished soldiers. The Greek bibliography…

Karl Rudolf Brommy: German admiral, Philhellene, one of the organizers of the Greek and Prussian Navy

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Karl Rudolf Brommy (1804 - 1860), was a German naval officer and a Philhellene. He was born in the village of Anger, which was incorporated into the city of Leipzig in 1889. He was the son of Judge Johann Simon Bromme…

Leicester Fitzgerald Charles Stanhope, 5th Earl of Harrington, British military officer and prominent Philhellene

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Leicester Fitzgerald Charles Stanhope, 5th Earl of Harrington (1784-1862), was a British officer, a great Philhellene, with a significant influence on the creation of the press in Greece and on the promotion of an educational…

Karl Krazeisen, German Philhellene, officer and portraitist of the fighters of 1821

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Karl Krazeisen (1794-1878), was a German officer, a prominent Philhellene and painter, who painted the portraits of the main fighters of the Greek war for independence. There is no information about the first years…

Jean Gabriel Eynard: Swiss banker and diplomat, great Philhellene and national benefactor of Greece

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Jean Gabriel Eynard (1775-1863), was a Swiss banker, diplomat and prominent Philhellene, a great supporter of the Greek Revolution, and a benefactor of Greece. His father was Gabriel-Antoine Eynard, a merchant and…

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“To be full Greek”, the British Philhellene Lord Guilford14 October 2026 - 2:18 pm
“To be full Greek”, The British Philhellene Lord Guilford, the Spiritual Renaissance of Hellenism, and the establishment of the first university in the modern history of Greece and Southeastern Europe On October 14th, 1827, just days before the historic Naval Battle of Navarino, one of the most iconic, distinctive, and moving figures of international […]
Donation by the SHP – Philhellenism Museum: Monument to the Philhellenes, Frank Abney Hastings, and the “Karteria” in Itea28 September 2026 - 1:50 pm
In an atmosphere of deep emotion and national pride, the official unveiling ceremony of the emblematic Monument to the Philhellenes, Frank Abney Hastings, and the legendary steam-powered warship “Karteria” was held on Sunday, September 27th, 2026, at the Port of Itea. The event took place within the framework of the celebrations commemorating the anniversary […]