“His End Was Angelic, His Suffering Martyrlike” – The Last Days of Alexandros Ypsilantis

Abstract

Using the new archival sources from the the Czech State Archive (Státní ústřední archiv-SÚA), this article will focus mainly on the last days of Alexandros Ypsilantis' imprisonment in Terezín, his release, and his stern journey to Vienna. In the above-mentioned documents from the "Ypsilantis dossier," we will look for aspects that may complete the portrait of Alexandros Ypsilantis.

In particular, we will examine the political reasons that led to Ypsilantis' release, the state of his health, and the repressive nature of the Metternich regime.

Keywords

• Alexandros Ypsilantis
• Greek revolution
• Metternich regime
• Terezin camp