History Local or national population data are essential for every state’s policymaking. The first census of the modern Greek state was conducted in 1828-1829 by the government of Ioannis Kapodistrias. In the following three decades, 14 censuses were conducted or attempted. From 1861 onwards, there was approximately one census per decade. Census-taking was standardized only…
Church Vital Records
History The Greek state’s administration is not the only entity creating vital records. Indeed, the Greek Orthodox church also keeps baptismal, marriage, and...