Thessaloniki, Greece - Arrival of General de Giorgis Pacha
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Thessaloniki, Greece - Arrival of General de Giorgis Pacha
Thessaloniki, Greece - Arrival of General Degiorgis Pacha - 19th April 1904. Date: 1904
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Arrival Ceremonial Pacha Pasha Quay Quayside Salonica Salonika Thesalonica Thesalonika Thessalonica Thessalonika Thessaloniki
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the grand arrival of General Degiorgis Pacha in Thessaloniki, Greece on the 19th of April, 1904. Thessaloniki, also known as Salonica or Thessalonika, was then part of the Ottoman Empire, and the city's quayside bustled with activity as the general's ship approached. Dressed in full military regalia, General Degiorgis Pacha, an ethnic Greek who had risen through the ranks of the Ottoman army, disembarked to a hero's welcome from the local Greek community. The scene is one of celebration and hope, as the general's arrival signaled the beginning of a new era for the city and its people. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history and complex cultural dynamics of Thessaloniki during this period, as it straddled the border between the Ottoman and European worlds. The image is a testament to the enduring spirit of the city and its people, and a reminder of the complex and fascinating history that continues to unfold in Thessaloniki, Greece.
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