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 after…
Church Vital Records
The Greek state’s administration is not the only entity creating vital records. Indeed, the Greek Orthodox church also keeps baptismal, marriage, and death...
