An aristocratic family of Pontos. The activity of the Kabasitai is closely associated with the civil disputes taking place in the Empire of Trebizond during the 1340’s and lasting until the first years of the reign of Alexios III Komnenos (1349-1390). The Kabasitai remained the protagonists in the political foreground until the fall of the empire to the Ottomans in 1461.

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Eminent female figure of the Greek Enlightenment, sister of the scholar Theophilos Kairis. She published translations of French works, as well as original works influenced by the ideas of the Enlightenment and the Greek War of Independence.

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Scholar and theologian, one of the most important representatives of Modern Greek Enlightenment. He studied in Europe and taught in Smyrna and Ayvalık. He participated in the 1821 War of Independence and after the establishment of the Greek state he founded a school on Andros. Because of his religious teachings he suffered persecutions which finally led to his death.

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Important 19th century politician and lawyer in Greece, who originated from Smyrna. He served as university professor, minister and head of the Bank of Greece. He's the author of scientific and literary works too.

A hierarch born in Agrafa. He had served as the metropolitan of Prousa before he first ascended the ecumenical throne in 1688. He served three times as patriarch (1688, 1689-1693, 1693-1702) and remained in the patriarchal throne until his death (1702). Kallinikos was a highly educated prelate, widely accepted and long supported by the prelates and the powerful secular notables of the Greek Orthodox community.

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Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople during the 19th century, who held this office in two distinct phases. Kallinikos V of Constantinople was one of the most controversial figures of the Patriarchate.

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