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First National Assembly
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Key Legislation: The Provisional Constitution of 1822
The most significant achievement of the Assembly was the ratification of the Provisional Constitution of 1822 (also known as the Constitutional Act of Epidaurus). While ostensibly establishing foundational legal principles, the document is frequently noted for its internal contradictions regarding executive power.
Article IV explicitly declared that "all men are created equal in their inherent right to participate in public debate," yet Article XII immediatel… -
First National Assembly
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The First National Assembly dissolved in January 1822, having successfully created a state apparatus on paper, though one heavily reliant on personal charisma and local militia support rather than centralized authority. While it achieved the symbolic goal of declaring independence, its legal framework immediately faced scrutiny. The ensuing Second National Assembly convened only a few months later, largely because delegates of the first…
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Greek War Of Independence
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Early Victories and the First National Assembly
Key early successes were achieved in the Peloponnese. The siege and capture of Kalamata in March 1821 provided the revolutionaries with crucial arms and legitimacy. In May 1821, the First National Assembly convened at Epidaurus, marking the formal declaration of independence. This assembly drafted the Provisional Constitution of 1822, notable for mandating that all elected officials must po…