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Arrival of Alexandros Zaimis, High Commissioner of Crete
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Arrival of Alexandros Zaimis, High Commissioner of Crete
Arrival of Alexandros Zaimis ) Greek Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior, Minister of Justice, and High Commissioner of Crete. He served as Prime Minister six times. Pictured on the Harbour at Chania, Crete on 31st October 1906. Date: 1906
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This evocative photograph captures the arrival of Alexandros Zaimis, a prominent Greek statesman and High Commissioner of Crete, at the picturesque harbor of Chania on the island of Crete on October 31, 1906. Dressed in formal attire and wearing a top hat, Zaimis confidently steps off the boat, his face set with determination as he prepares to disembark. Surrounded by a crowd of curious onlookers, including local officials and dignitaries, the scene exudes an air of importance and historical significance. Born in 1855, Alexandros Zaimis would go on to serve as Greece's Prime Minister an impressive six times, as well as holding the positions of Minister of the Interior and Minister of Justice. His tenure as High Commissioner of Crete, however, is particularly noteworthy, as it came during a time of political instability and conflict on the island. Zaimis' arrival signaled the beginning of a new chapter in Crete's history, one that would ultimately lead to its union with Greece in 1913. The photograph's composition, with the boat in the foreground and the imposing mountains of Crete rising in the background, adds to the sense of grandeur and drama. The clear blue waters of the harbor reflect the sunlight, creating a stunning visual effect that transports us back in time to this pivotal moment in Greek history.
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