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1875

Statue of Adamantios Korais

May: Unveiling of the statue of Adamantios Korais at the Propylaea of the University at a public ceremony. Donated by shipowners from Chios.

Ernest Ziller’s letter on the delivery of the statue of Adamantios Korais and the construction of a base at the designated location in the Propylaea of the University. Its construction was accomplished with the assistance of Chian shipowners.

Athens University Historical Archives.

The statue of Adamantios Korais in the Propylaea, by the sculptor I. Kossos.